Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Heights Neighborhood of Madison Heights, MI from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Derby Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derby Square

1480 E Woodward HtsHazel Park, MI 48030
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Maple Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Square Apartments

1640 E Woodward Heights BlvdHazel Park, MI 48030
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227 E 12 Mile Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 E 12 Mile Rd

227 E 12 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Woodward Heights Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodward Heights Place

1670-1770 E Woodward Heights BlvdHazel Park, MI 48030

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Carriage House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

620 E Lincoln AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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11 Mile Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Mile Flats

1804-1818 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Royal Oak Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oak Estates

805-905 N Stephenson HwyRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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822 Hawthorn Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

822 Hawthorn Ave

822 Hawthorn AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Heritage Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

259-263 W 9 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
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Downtown Madison Heights, Madison Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Madison Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Madison Heights area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkview Tower Apartments priced from $945. Warren Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Madison Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Balcony1BR,1BA$945
Warren Club1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Parkview Village ApartmentsBerkley1BR,1BA$1,040
Maple Grove1 bed1BR,1BA$1,049
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MIOne Bed, One Bath | 021BR,1BA$1,075
Marion Manor ApartmentsMarion Manor Apts - 1 Bedroom - G unit #31BR,1BA$1,095
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison Heights, MI

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Madison Heights area is the $1.30 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhouse Model at Elmsleigh Apartments in the in the Forest Heights neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown Madison Heights apartment is the Lyon Model at Parkview Village Apartments starting at $1,380 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Warren Con neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Madison Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elmsleigh ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.30
Parkview Village ApartmentsLyon2BR,1BA$1.59
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Village of Royal Oak ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.78
Fern 28, LLCOne Bedroom - Oakridge1BR,1BA$1.67
Parkview Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Balcony1BR,1BA$1.34
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MIOne Bed, One Bath | 011BR,1BA$1.59
Maple Grove1 bed1BR,1BA$1.61
Warren Club1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Madison Heights, Madison Heights, MI

Ranked #1

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Madison Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Madison Heights is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison Heights is Parkview Tower Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Downtown Madison Heights costs $8,278.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Madison Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Downtown Madison Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Madison Heights?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Madison Heights have an average cost of $220 which is $8,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison Heights.

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