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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 1 Bed unit found at Marlen in the Forest Heights neighborhood priced from $850. Elmsleigh Apartments in the Forest Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $940. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Warren Woods1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$958
Warren Club1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Heights, MI

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison Heights area is the $1.50 price per square foot D2 Model at Midtown Pointe Apartments in the in the Oak Run neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Madison Heights apartment is the The B3 and B4 Model at The Heights starting at $1,655 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Mystic Forest at the Park 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.
Midtown Pointe ApartmentsD23BR,2.5BA$1.50
The HeightsThe B3 and B42BR,1BA$1.48
608 E Bernhard Ave, Unit Lower608 E Bernhard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Elmsleigh ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Sterling Troy Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Chatsford Village Apartments1 BR 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.42
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Warren Woods1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison Heights?

There are currently 270 Apartments for Rent in Madison Heights, MI with pricing that ranges from $850 to $8,589. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison Heights ranging from $750 to $3,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison Heights ranges from $750 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,896.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Madison Heights range from $1,420 to $8,589, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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