Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walden Park Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $800 (37 Rentals)

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601 W 4th St
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601 W 4th StRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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214 Potter Ave

Royal OakMI48067
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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
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227 E 12 Mile Rd

227 E 12 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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The Windemere
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Windemere

1125 N Sherman DrRoyal 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
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822 Hawthorn Ave

822 Hawthorn AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Bristol Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Place

2601-2623 Crooks RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073

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Walden Park, Royal Oak, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walden Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walden Park area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Virginia Apartments priced from $895. Marlen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Walden Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Virginia ApartmentsApt 11Studio,1BA$895
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Walnut Manor ApartmentsOpen Concept One Bedroom - Newly Renovated w/ B...1BR,1BA$1,095
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1,095
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Metropolitan Lafayette Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
330 Oakland Avenue2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walden Park, MI

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walden Park area is the $1.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Amber Crossing in the in the Woodward Heights neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Walden Park apartment is the Two Bedroom-One bathroom Model at North Royal Oak Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Woodward Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walden Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
330 Oakland Avenue2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.00
Metropolitan Lafayette Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.02
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1.83
Virginia ApartmentsApt 11Studio ,1BA$1.79
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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Walden Park, Royal Oak, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Michigan including Walden Park, Royal Oak, and the greater Detroit area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walden Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walden Park?

The cheapest apartment in Walden Park is Marlen which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Walden Park costs $6,222.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walden Park?

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 Walden Park 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 Walden Park?

Cheap apartments in Walden Park have an average cost of $214 which is $6,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walden Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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