Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Estates Neighborhood of Romulus, MI from $800 (22 Rentals)

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Patty Sue Apartments
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Patty Sue Apartments

17835 Telegraph RdRomulus, MI 48174
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Princeton Square
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$945 - $1,145
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$945 - $1,145
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Princeton Square

13300 Princeton AveTaylor, MI 48180
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The Springs
$1,200 - $1,450
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The Springs

15928 Springs Village BlvdTaylor, MI 48180
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$2,300

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23668 Northstone Village Dr, Unit 52

23668 Northstone Village Dr
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Highlands Estates, Romulus, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands Estates area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Taylor Woods Apartments priced from $850. Continental Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Highlands Estates apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Continental Plaza Apartments1 Bdrm Sm.1BR,1BA$925
Princeton SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Westminster Park ApartmentsThe Thames1BR,1BA$995
Taylor Park Townhomes1x1 5751BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Estates, MI

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands Estates area is the $1.18 price per square foot The Kingsley Model at Westgrove Apartments in the in the Timberline Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Highlands Estates apartment is the The Rosewood Model at Goddard Estates starting at $1,345 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Timberline Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westgrove ApartmentsThe Kingsley2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Goddard EstatesThe Rosewood2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Gateway Townhomes2 bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.21
The Springs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
The Hamptons of Brownstown ApartmentsWillow2BR,1BA$1.27
Continental Plaza Apartments1 Bdrm Sm.1BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Meadows of Brownstown - a 55+ Community2B-1B2BR,1BA$1.57
Princeton SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Taylor Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Westminster Park ApartmentsThe Thames1BR,1BA$1.65

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Estates Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Estates Apartment is $850 at Taylor Woods Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands Estates is starting from $950 at Taylor Woods Apartments.

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