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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 Paint Creek Village Apartments in the Village Of Lake Orion Downtown neighborhood priced from $675. Clarkston Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paint Creek Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Clarkston Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Pembrook Manor$1000 moves you In - Spacious 1 Bed off Southfi...1BR,1BA$800
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Brm/1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Colony Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$803
Rivers Edge ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$848
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland County area is the $1.10 price per square foot Baldwin Square - GENERAL INFO Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Oakland County apartment is the Garden 3 Bedroom Model at The Oxley starting at $1,480 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baldwin Square TownhomesBaldwin Square - GENERAL INFO3BR,2.5BA$1.10
The OxleyGarden 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Cambridge SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Auburn WestClassic Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Crossroads At Southfield ApartmentsAndrew1BR,1BA$1.10
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Paint Creek Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakland County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakland County is at Amber's Timber Lodges listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland County Apartment is $675 at Paint Creek Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakland County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland County is starting from $850 at Clarkston Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Oakland County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone Townhomes and starts from $1,049.

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