Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Estates Neighborhood of Romulus, MI from $850 (25 Rentals)

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Patty Sue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
$1,100 - $1,450
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The Springs

15928 Springs Village BlvdTaylor, MI 48180
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$1,200 - $1,400

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23060 Bernard St

TaylorMI48180
property at 15060 Michael St

$1,800

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15060 Michael St

TaylorMI48180

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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 Brownstown Square Apartments priced from $885. Sunrise Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Highlands Estates apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstown Square ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$885
Sunrise ApartmentsThe Ashton1BR,1BA$900
Princeton SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Westminster Park ApartmentsThe Thames1BR,1BA$995
Goddard EstatesThe Homestead1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Estates, MI

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands Estates area is the $1.13 price per square foot The Grove Model at Westgrove Apartments in the in the Timberline Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Highlands Estates apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Brookwood Estates of Taylor starting at $2,600 with a $2.36 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 Grove2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Brookwood Estates of Taylor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.36
Sunrise ApartmentsThe Ashton1BR,1BA$0.98
The Springs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Taylor Park Townhomes2x1 8302BR,1BA$1.42
The Meadows of Brownstown - a 55+ Community2B-1B2BR,1BA$1.57
Princeton SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Brownstown Square ApartmentsType C2BR,1BA$1.31
Coppertree Townhomes1x1 664-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.62
Westminster Park ApartmentsThe Thames1BR,1BA$1.65

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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 $885 at Brownstown Square 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 $985 at Brownstown Square Apartments.

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