Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Madison Heights Neighborhood of Madison Heights, MI from $900 (20 Rentals)

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property at 143 E Drayton St

143 E Drayton St

FerndaleMI48220

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2204 Barrett Ave

Royal OakMI48067

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 Elmsleigh Apartments priced from $980. Parkview Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Madison Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Parkview Village ApartmentsBerkley1BR,1BA$999
Maple Grove1 bed1BR,1BA$1,039
Rochester House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,050
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison Heights, MI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Madison Heights area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath Model at ICON on Main - Royal Oak, MI in the in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Downtown Madison Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Rochester House Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Forest Heights 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.
ICON on Main - Royal Oak, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.94
Rochester House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
The HarrisonA11BR,1BA$2.79
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MITwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Parkview Village ApartmentsBerkley1BR,1BA$1.25
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
409 On Nine1 Bedroom T, U1BR,1BA$1.92
Maple Grove1 bed1BR,1BA$1.60
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
484 E Breckenridge St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Madison Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Madison Heights?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison Heights, MI with pricing that ranges from $870 to $10,030. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Madison Heights ranging from $995 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Madison Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Madison Heights ranges from $995 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,828.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Madison Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Madison Heights range from $1,530 to $8,589, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Marie Brown

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