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Northwood Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Manor

1630-1652 E Thirteen Mile RdMadison Heights, MI 48071
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Royal Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Madison

1803 E 13 Mile RdMadison Heights, MI 48071
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Madison Woods West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Woods West

330 E 13 Mile RdMadison Heights, MI 48071
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Madison Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison Heights, MI is a Studio unit found at Virginia Apartments in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood priced from $895. Sterling Troy Apartments in the Warren Con neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Virginia ApartmentsApt 11Studio,1BA$895
Sterling Troy Apartments1 Bedroom HALL ENTRY1BR,1BA$899
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Parkview Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Emerald Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment in Convenient Madison Heigh...1BR,1BA$925
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$935
Warren Woods1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$968
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed Without Patio/Balcony1BR,1BA$1,000
Sterling Heights Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Bristol VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Heights, MI

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison Heights area is the $1.40 price per square foot Gardenia Model at Royal Oak Crossings at Gardenia in the in the Oakmount Park neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Madison Heights apartment is the 1x1 Model at Sterling Heights Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Warren Con neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Royal Oak Crossings at GardeniaGardenia2BR,1BA$1.40
Sterling Heights Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.11
President Madison ApartmentsElbridge2BR,1BA$1.48
Park Place-Madison Heights2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Parkview Village ApartmentsPark1BR,1BA$1.39
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Sterling Troy Apartments1 BD Private Entry1BR,1BA$1.27
Parkview Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Balcony1BR,1BA$1.34
Warren Woods1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Madison Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Madison Heights is at Virginia Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Heights Apartment is $899 at Sterling Troy Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Madison Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Madison Heights is starting from $1,100 at Park Place-Madison Heights.

What is the most affordable Madison Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Charter Square and starts from $1,930.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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