Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardenia Grove Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $800 (29 Rentals)

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Amber on 11
$1,125 - $1,575
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Amber on 11

1201 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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$1,695

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310 Virginia Ave

Royal OakMI48067
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227 E 12 Mile Rd
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227 E 12 Mile Rd

227 E 12 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Royal Oak Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oak Estates

805-905 N Stephenson HwyRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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11 Mile Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Mile Flats

1804-1818 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Legacy on Oakland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy on Oakland

406 Oakland AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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822 Hawthorn Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

822 Hawthorn Ave

822 Hawthorn AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067

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Gardenia Grove, Royal Oak, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardenia Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardenia Grove area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Virginia Apartments priced from $895. 227 E 12 Mile Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Gardenia Grove apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Virginia ApartmentsApt 31BR,1BA$895
227 E 12 Mile Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1,095
Walnut Manor ApartmentsOpen Concept One Bedroom - Newly Renovated w/ B...Studio,1BA$1,095
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
District Royal Oak ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,150
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardenia Grove, MI

As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardenia Grove area is the $1.21 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at 227 E 12 Mile Rd in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Gardenia Grove apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Elmsleigh Apartments starting at $1,155 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Royal Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardenia Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
227 E 12 Mile Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
District Royal Oak ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.95
Virginia ApartmentsApt 31BR,1BA$1.28
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1.83
222 Virginia Ave, Unit 222 Virginia222 Virginia Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
Walnut Manor ApartmentsOpen Concept One Bedroom - Newly Renovated w/ B...Studio ,1BA$2.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan including Gardenia Grove, Royal Oak, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardenia Grove Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gardenia Grove?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardenia Grove?

The cheapest apartment in Gardenia Grove is Virginia Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Gardenia Grove costs $1,465.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gardenia Grove?

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 2 regular apartments in Gardenia Grove that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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