Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby Township, MI from $600 (69 Rentals)

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Oak Hill Apartments
$1,305 - $3,045
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$1,305 - $3,045

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Oak Hill Apartments

45600 Oak Hill BlvdShelby Township, MI 48317
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property at 2336 Orchard Crest St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2336 Orchard Crest St

Shelby TownshipMI48317
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Lakota Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakota Hills

50605 Mound RdShelby Township, MI 48317
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Crystal Lake Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Lake Apartments

2001 Crystal Lake DrShelby Township, MI 48316
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Fox Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Lane Apartments

45600 Fox Ln WShelby Township, MI 48317
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Huron River Shelby
2 Bedroom Apartments

Huron River Shelby

51611 Mound RdShelby Township, MI 48316
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Shelby Forest
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Forest

13955 Bronte Dr NShelby Township, MI 48315
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Downtown Shelby Manors
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Downtown Shelby Manors

53200 Van Dyke AveShelby Township, MI 48316
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Foxcroft Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foxcroft Townhomes

1920 Orchard Crest StShelby Township, MI 48317

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Stoney Creek Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Creek Cove

Stoney Creek DrShelby Township, MI 48316
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Balmoral Arms Apartments
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$895 - $1,450
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$895 - $1,450

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Balmoral Arms Apartments

8129 Independence DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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The Graham
$1,268 - $2,265
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The Graham

1901 Village Green BlvdRochester Hills, MI 48307
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property at 1629 Emerson Cir

$1,390

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$1,390

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1629 Emerson Cir, Unit 95, Unit 95

1629 Emerson Cir
Rochester HillsMI48307

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Shelby Township, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Township Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby Township, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashgrove in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood priced from $945. Sterling Park Apartments in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby Township apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$945
Sterling Park ApartmentsThe Grandville1BR,1BA$950
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$950
ONE11 UTICA PARK1BD | 1BTH1BR,1BA$975
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1,012
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER4107 1 Bed / 1 Bath Barrier Free Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,035
Clinton Place Apartments1 B/1 B Lower1BR,1BA$1,075
Sterling Hill Apartments** 1 MONTH FREE 2 Bed Shelby Township ** Sign b...2BR,1BA$1,077
Tigris TowerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby Township, MI

As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby Township area is the $1.34 price per square foot Livingston Model at Brickhaven Townhomes in the in the Westminister neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Shelby Township apartment is the Arlington II Model at Ashford Apartments starting at $1,980 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the McGregor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby Township apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brickhaven TownhomesLivingston3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Ashford ApartmentsArlington II2BR,2BA$1.36
Garland ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Sterling CommonsOxford2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Stony on Van DykeStony on Van Dyke Apartments - Two Bedroom, Two...2BR,2BA$1.31
Eagles Landing of WashingtonThe Grant W/D Hook Up2BR,2BA$1.29
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Sterling Hill Apartments** 1 MONTH FREE 2 Bed Shelby Township ** Sign b...2BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Township Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Township Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelby Township Apartment is $940 at Sterling Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelby Township Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelby Township is starting from $950 at Rochester Ridge.

What is the most affordable Shelby Township Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelby Township Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkview Ridge Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,575.

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