
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI from $300 (520 Rentals)
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Victoria Place Apartments

The Hamilton

Cedargate Apartments

Farmington Manor Apartments

445 W Breckenridge St

Adams Lake Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

118 Ardmore Drive

Pike St. Rentals LLC
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Oak Ridge

Maple Ridge Apartments

Colony Hill Apartments

Amber Apartments

Regal Towers

The Loop on Greenfield

The Pines

3295 Coolidge Hwy

3295 Coolidge Hwy

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Terrace Court Apartments
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Beacon Place Apartments

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Rivers Edge Apartments

Cornerstone Townhomes

Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments

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The Crossing At Eagle Pond

Village Manor of Oxford

Parc on 12

Lincoln Towers Apartments
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Sycamore Creek Apartments

Rochester Place

Club One of Auburn Hills

Amber Creek Apartments

Pine Lake Apartments

Huron Place

Heritage Park East

Ashton Pines

Turtle Creek Apartments

The Reserve of Southfield
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Devon Park Apartments

12 North

Bloomfield Orchard

Patrick Henry Apartments

Maple Place Apartments - 2 Bedroom Community

22 Cadillac St

1419 Fox St

President Madison Apartments

Hidden Valley
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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 | $1,327 | $550 | $2,092 |
| Oakland County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $685 | $5,100 |
| Oakland County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $628 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $2,215 | $8,369 |
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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 118 Ardmore Drive in the Pembroke neighborhood priced from $795. Pike St. Rentals LLC in the Woodward neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Ardmore Drive | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Pike St. Rentals LLC | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Pembrook Manor | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | 1 Brm/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Colony Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Regal Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| The Loop on Greenfield | The Carson - Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Terrace Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $843 |
| Adams Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI
As of February 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath TH Model at RADIUS AT TEN MILE in the in the Berg-Lasher neighborhood starting from $1,928. The second greatest value Oakland County apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Glens of Bloomfield starting at $1,975 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Northwestern Highway 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIUS AT TEN MILE | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
| Glens of Bloomfield | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Sashabaw Meadows | 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section | 3BR,2BA | $0.71 |
| Mosaic of Auburn Hills | The Willow | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| The Oxley | Garden 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| 21 Bellevue St, Unit Bellevue Lower Unit | 21 Bellevue St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Auburn West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Colony Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Adams Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Maple Place Apartments - 2 Bedroom Community | Freshly Renovated Holly 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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 118 Ardmore Drive which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Oakland County costs $2,860.
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 89 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 $479 which is $2,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland County.
Expert Rental Resources
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