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Patty Sue Apartments

17835 Telegraph RdRomulus, MI 48174
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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 Westminster Park Apartments priced from $925. Princeton Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Highlands Estates apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westminster Park ApartmentsThe Thames1BR,1BA$925
Princeton SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Westgrove ApartmentsThe Haven1BR,1BA$995
Brownstown Square ApartmentsType B (Remodeled)2BR,1BA$995
Coppertree Townhomes1x1 664-Standard1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Estates, MI

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands Estates area is the $1.09 price per square foot The Kingsley Model at Westgrove Apartments in the in the Timberline Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,195. 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$1.09
Goddard EstatesThe Rosewood2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Gateway Townhomes2 bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.12
Brownstown Square ApartmentsType B (Remodeled)2BR,1BA$1.11
The Hamptons of Brownstown ApartmentsWillow2BR,1BA$1.27
Taylor Park Townhomes2x1 8302BR,1BA$1.36
Princeton SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
The Meadows of Brownstown - a 55+ Community1B-1B 50/601BR,1BA$1.61
Westminster Park ApartmentsThe Thames1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Estates Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands Estates is Westminster Park Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Highlands Estates costs $1,255.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands Estates?

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 5 regular apartments in Highlands Estates 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 Highlands Estates?

Cheap apartments in Highlands Estates have an average cost of $247 which is $1,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands Estates.

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