Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardenia Grove Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $600 (35 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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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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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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$1,350

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122 W Houstonia Ave

Royal OakMI48073
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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 Studio unit found at Virginia Apartments priced from $895. Royal Oak Crossings at Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Gardenia Grove apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Virginia ApartmentsApt 11Studio,1BA$895
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1,095
Walnut Manor ApartmentsOpen Concept One Bedroom - Newly Renovated w/ B...1BR,1BA$1,095
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Metropolitan Lafayette Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MITwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardenia Grove, MI

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardenia Grove area is the $1.51 price per square foot D1 Model at District Royal Oak Apartments in the in the Oakmount Park neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Gardenia Grove apartment is the Warner Model at LaPlaza Apartments and R.O.C. Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Forest Heights 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.
District Royal Oak ApartmentsD13BR,1.5BA$1.51
LaPlaza Apartments and R.O.C. ApartmentsWarner2BR,1BA$1.60
Royal Oak Crossings at GardeniaGardenia2BR,1BA$1.40
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MIOne Bed, One Bath | 011BR,1BA$1.63
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1.83
Virginia ApartmentsApt 11Studio ,1BA$1.79

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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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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 $1,375.

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

The cheapest apartment in Gardenia Grove is Walnut Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Gardenia Grove costs $13,789.

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 4 regular apartments in Gardenia Grove 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 Gardenia Grove?

Cheap apartments in Gardenia Grove have an average cost of $153 which is $13,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardenia Grove.

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