Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Clair Shores, MI from $600 (59 Rentals)

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East Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Lake

21501-21601 E 10 Mile RdSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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22300 Oconnor St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22300 Oconnor St

22300 Oconnor StSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Birch Tree Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Birch Tree Apartments

22811 E 9 Mile RdSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Harbor House Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor House Apartments

22611 E 12 Mile RdSt. Clair Shores, MI 48081
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21401 Violet St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21401 Violet St

21401 Violet StSt. Clair Shores, MI 48082
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20801-20817 Nill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

20801-20817 Nill St

20801-20817 Nill StSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Falcon Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Crest Apartments

24450-24576 Little Mack AveSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Lakeshore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

28721-28727 Jefferson AveSt. Clair Shores, MI 48081
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Nautical Mile Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nautical Mile Apartments

24901 Jefferson AveSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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North Shore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Shore Apartments

401 Northshore DrSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Rubin Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rubin Arms

19864 Nicke StClinton Township, MI 48035
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Blaymoor Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Blaymoor Apartments

36050-36070 Harper AveClinton Township, MI 48035
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Korvette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Korvette Apartments

19400 E 12 Mile RdRoseville, MI 48066
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Continental Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Continental Garden

22423 E 12 Mile RdSt Clair Shrs, MI 48081
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Oxford Square Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Square Townhomes

34594 Lipke StClinton Township, MI 48035
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Bell Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Apartments

18738-18750 Masonic BlvdRoseville, MI 48066
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St. Clair Shores, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Clair Shores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Clair Shores, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shores of Lake St. Clair in the Deziel Jefferson Gardens neighborhood priced from $850. Brittany Park Apartments in the Masonic Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Clair Shores apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Shores of Lake St. ClairA11BR,1BA$850
Brittany Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Saravilla Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$905
Tuscan Shores Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$915
Clairridge Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Sandhurst Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Cove On 13 - Roseville, MILexington1BR,1BA$949
Pointe Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$950
San Remo Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
Eastwood Village Apartments1B1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Clair Shores, MI

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Clair Shores area is the $1.17 price per square foot Two Bedroom One and 1/2 Bath Model at Country Squire in the in the Masonic Heights neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value St. Clair Shores apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Weathervane starting at $1,225 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Masonic Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Clair Shores apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country SquireTwo Bedroom One and 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.17
WeathervaneTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Sandhurst Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Oconnor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Saravilla Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Drawbridge Apartments East1B1BR,1BA$1.21
Golf Manor ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Clinton Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Phase I1BR,1BA$1.21
San Remo Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Clairridge Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Getting Around St. Clair Shores, MI

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Clair Shores Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Clair Shores Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Clair Shores Apartment is $870 at The Shores of Lake St. Clair.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Clair Shores Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Clair Shores is starting from $960 at The Shores of Lake St. Clair.

What is the most affordable St. Clair Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Clair Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brittany Park Apartments and starts from $1,615.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.