Cheap Homes for Rent in Oakland County, MI from $800 (188 Rentals)

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property at 3804 Samuel Ave

$850

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$850
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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

3804 Samuel Ave, Unit Furnished Studio

3804 Samuel Ave
Rochester HillsMI48309

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property at 62 Madison Ct

$1,125

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$1,125
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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

62 Madison Ct, Unit 2

62 Madison Ct
Village of ClarkstonMI48346

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property at 2969 Devondale Rd

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2969 Devondale Rd

Rochester HillsMI48309

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$300
Farmington Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Adams Lake Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$750
The Park at Trowbridge1 Bed, 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$799
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Oak RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$800
Pembrook Manor1B/1B1BR,1BA$800
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
Holly Ridge ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI

As of June 23, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunters RidgeBergamot2BR,2BA$0.83
The OxleyGarden 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
RADIUS AT TEN MILE2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
North Park Place Apartments2 Brm 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Forest View Townhomes and ApartmentsForest View - Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.05
Independence Square Apartments21B- 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 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 1376 Apartments for Rent in Oakland County, MI with pricing that ranges from $300 to $15,161. There are also 462 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland County ranging from $800 to $15,000.

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 $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,774.

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 $7,248, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $9,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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