Cheap Homes for Rent in Oakland County, MI from $600 (158 Rentals)

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property at 2201 Sonoma St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2201 Sonoma St

FerndaleMI48220
property at 2838 Continental Dr

$875

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$875
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$875

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2838 Continental Dr

TroyMI48083

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property at 1671 Cass Lake Rd

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1671 Cass Lake Rd

Keego HarborMI48320

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property at 4190 S Rochester Rd

$1,250

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4190 S Rochester Rd, Unit 112, Unit 112

4190 S Rochester Rd
Royal OakMI48073

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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 in the Woodward neighborhood priced from $300. Winston Commons in the Woodward neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $515. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oakland County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$300
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$515
Farmington Manor ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Lincoln Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Adams Lake Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$750
Oak RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$800
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Brm/1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Pembrook Manor1B/1B1BR,1BA$800
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland County area is the $1.00 price per square foot The Best Downtown Loft Around Model at 2 N Washington St in the in the Downtown Oxford neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Oakland County apartment is the Bergamot Model at Hunters Ridge starting at $1,480 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Woodcreek 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.
2 N Washington StThe Best Downtown Loft Around1BR,1.5BA$1.00
Hunters RidgeBergamot2BR,2BA$0.85
The OxleyGarden 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.91
16 Victory Ct, Unit #1816 Victory Ct2BR,1BA$1.03
Forest View Apartments (Forest View Waterford LLC)Forest View - Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.05
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.50
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Maple Place Apartments - 2 Bedroom CommunityFreshly Renovated Holly 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.00
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland County

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland County?

There are currently 1378 Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI with pricing that ranges from $300 to $11,177. There are also 442 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland County ranging from $650 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakland County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakland County ranges from $650 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,955.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oakland County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oakland County range from $1,049 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $8,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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