Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Heights Neighborhood of Madison Heights, MI from $600 (70 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Madison Heights area of Madison Heights.

property at 942 Baxter Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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942 Baxter Ave

Madison HeightsMI48071

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Amber on 11
$1,125 - $1,575
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$1,125 - $1,575

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$1,125 - $1,575
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Amber on 11

1201 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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property at 1938 Wrenson Street

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1938 Wrenson Street

FerndaleMI48220

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492 E Lewiston Ave, Unit 1
$1,700
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$1,700

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 17

492 E Lewiston Ave, Unit 1

492 E Lewiston AveFerndale, MI 48220
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property at 610 E Lewiston Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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610 E Lewiston Ave

FerndaleMI48220
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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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1500 E 10 Mile Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1500 E 10 Mile Rd

1500 E 10 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
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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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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 Maple Grove priced from $1,049. 1500 E 10 Mile Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Madison Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Grove1 bed1BR,1BA$1,049
1500 E 10 Mile Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
1771 E Woodward Heights Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
Parkview Village ApartmentsBerkley1BR,1BA$1,090
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1,095
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
RSAN on Woodward HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison Heights, MI

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Madison Heights area is the $1.73 price per square foot Sixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft Model at Sixth Street Lofts in the in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Downtown Madison Heights apartment is the 739 S Alexander Ave Model at 739 S Alexander Ave, Unit LowerLevel starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Royal Oak 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.
Sixth Street LoftsSixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.73
739 S Alexander Ave, Unit LowerLevel739 S Alexander Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
Parkview Village ApartmentsPark1BR,1BA$1.36
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
1771 E Woodward Heights Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
1500 E 10 Mile Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Maple Grove1 bed1BR,1BA$1.61
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1.83
123 N Edison Ave, Unit Studio apt123 N Edison AveStudio ,1BA$1.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Madison Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Madison Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Madison Heights is at Amber on 11 listed at $1,125.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Madison Heights Apartment is $1,049 at Maple Grove.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Madison Heights is starting from $1,209 at Maple Grove.

What is the most affordable Downtown Madison Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Madison Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at District Royal Oak Apartments and starts from $1,965.

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