
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI from $300 (529 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Oakland County.


Winston Commons

33-35 Monroe St

Victoria Place Apartments

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123 N Edison Ave, Unit Studio apt

Cedargate Apartments

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707 W Huron St, Unit 2

Farmington Manor Apartments

Adams Lake Apartments

Garden Court Apartments
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14 Gerdon Ave

The Park at Trowbridge

Oak Ridge

Pike St. Rentals LLC

Amber Apartments

The Loop on Greenfield

Regal Towers

Cornerstone Townhomes

Colony Hill Apartments

Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments
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218 Academy St

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Terrace Court

Rivers Edge Apartments

Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+

Village Manor of Oxford

Maple Ridge Apartments

The Village Apartments

Lincoln Towers Apartments

Amber Creek Apartments

Heritage Park East
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Huron Place

Holly Ridge Apartments

Turtle Creek Apartments

Devon Park Apartments

Marlen

12 North

Pine Tree Apartments

20830 Westview Ave

2433 Normandy Rd, Unit Duplicate of 2433 Normandy

Meadowcrest Senior Apartments
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Pine Aire

Solaire Senior Living

Amber's Timber Lodges

Emerald Apartments

Countryside Townhouses of Auburn Hills

Elizabeth Lake Estates

Lexington Village

Hope Senior Apartments-62+

Auburn Square Apartments

Paint Creek Village Apartments
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Oakland County, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland County Studio Apartments | $1,313 | $550 | $2,770 |
| Oakland County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $300 | $5,300 |
| Oakland County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $515 | $6,900 |
| Oakland County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $1,049 | $6,560 |
| Oakland County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,477 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Oakland County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oakland County, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ in the Woodward neighborhood priced from $300. Farmington Manor Apartments in the Middlebelt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $300 |
| Farmington Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Adams Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Park at Trowbridge | 1 Bed, 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Pike St. Rentals LLC | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Oak Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Pembrook Manor | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cornerstone Townhomes | The Huron | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Airport Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Sublease - 10 Month Contract | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland County area is the $0.83 price per square foot Bergamot Model at Hunters Ridge in the in the Woodcreek neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Oakland County apartment is the Garden 2 Bedroom Model at The Oxley starting at $1,349 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Pembroke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Ridge | Bergamot | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| The Oxley | Garden 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| North Park Place Apartments | 2 Brm 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Forest View Townhomes and Apartments | Forest View - Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Winston Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.50 |
| Independence Square Apartments | 21B- 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Colony Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Adams Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Rochester Ridge | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakland County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland County is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland County?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland County is Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Oakland County costs $4,162.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland County?
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 80 regular apartments in Oakland County 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 Oakland County?
Cheap apartments in Oakland County have an average cost of $413 which is $3,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland County.
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