Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Heights Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $800 (31 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

4190 Rochester RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Hickory Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Grove

2720-2724 Crooks RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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227 E 12 Mile Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 E 12 Mile Rd

227 E 12 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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3603 Rochester Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3603 Rochester Rd

3603 Rochester RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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3828 Devon Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3828 Devon Rd

3828 Devon RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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property at 4190 S Rochester Rd

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4190 S Rochester Rd, Unit 112, Unit 112

4190 S Rochester Rd
Royal OakMI48073

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$1,350

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122 W Houstonia Ave

Royal OakMI48073
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Bristol Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Place

2601-2623 Crooks RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073

Forest Heights, Royal Oak, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Heights area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Marlen priced from $900. Devon Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Forest Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$900
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1,095
The Winston ApartmentsThe Devon - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Walnut Manor ApartmentsOpen Concept One Bedroom - Newly Renovated w/ B...1BR,1BA$1,095
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Arlington Townhomes & Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,155
Amber Landing Townhouses and LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
3826 Devon Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Heights, MI

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Heights area is the $1.63 price per square foot Premium 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Arlington Townhomes & Apartments in the in the Nordwood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Forest Heights apartment is the 239 Twelve Mile Rd Model at 239 Twelve Mile Rd, Unit 16 starting at $1,025 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Forest Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arlington Townhomes & ApartmentsPremium 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.63
239 Twelve Mile Rd, Unit 16239 Twelve Mile Rd1BR,1BA$1.25
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.20
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
3826 Devon Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1.83
The Winston ApartmentsThe Devon - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
Walnut Manor ApartmentsOpen Concept One Bedroom - Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$2.19
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Heights, Royal Oak, MI

Ranked #12

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Forest Heights, Royal Oak, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Heights is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Heights is Marlen which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Forest Heights costs $1,870.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Heights?

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 3 regular apartments in Forest Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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