
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Clair Shores, MI from $600 (73 Rentals)
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East Lake

22300 Oconnor St

Harbor House Apartments

Birch Tree Apartments

21401 Violet St

20801-20817 Nill St

Falcon Crest Apartments

Worthington Court Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments
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Michael Arms Apartments

Nautical Mile Apartments

North Shore Apartments

Metro Tower Apartments

21761 Hillside Dr, Unit 2C

The Shores of Lake St. Clair

Brittany Park Apartments

Metro Woods Apartments

Tuscan Shores Apartments

Clairridge Estates Apartments
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Pointe Garden Apartments (Pointe Garden Holdings, LLC)

Sandhurst Apartments

Drawbridge Apartments East

21640 Hillside Dr, Unit 2C

Cove On 13 - Roseville, MI

Amberidge

Wildwood Apartments

20411 Twelve Mile Rd

17455 Wildwood St

San Remo Villa Apartments
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Harbor Club South

21661 Hillside Dr, Unit D1

19859 Nicke St, Unit 1

Glenwood Apartments

Eastwood Village Apartments

Clinton Manor Apartments

Weathervane

24571 Kelly Rd

16470 E 9 Mile Rd

16480 E 9 Mile Rd
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Saravilla Apartments

Georgetown Commons

16067 Bringard Dr

22727 Rein Ave, Unit 22727 Rein Avenue

Macomb Manor - Roseville, MI

Rubin Arms

Blaymoor Apartments

Grant Manor Senior Apartments

Korvette Apartments

Continental Garden
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St. Clair Shores, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Clair Shores?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap St. Clair Shores Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $899 | $2,039 |
| Cheap St. Clair Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $725 | $3,881 |
| Cheap St. Clair Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $828 | $5,429 |
| Cheap St. Clair Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $1,395 | $1,475 |
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Cheapest Available St. Clair Shores Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Clair Shores, MI is a Studio unit found at Brittany Park Apartments in the Masonic Heights neighborhood priced from $899. Tuscan Shores Apartments in the Masonic Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Clair Shores apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Tuscan Shores Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Metro Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Clairridge Estates Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Pointe Garden Apartments (Pointe Garden Holdings, LLC) | Pointe Garden Apartments - One Bedroom (Budget ... | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Sandhurst Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Drawbridge Apartments East | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| The Shores of Lake St. Clair | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Cove On 13 - Roseville, MI | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Amberidge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Clair Shores, MI
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Clair Shores area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Sandhurst Apartments in the in the Venetian Village neighborhood starting from $1,155. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Weathervane | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Oconnor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Saravilla Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Wildwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Golf Manor Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| San Remo Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Harbor Club South | The Seafarer | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Clairridge Estates Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Shores of Lake St. Clair | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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St. Clair Shores, MIPopulation: 59,409
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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 $915 at Brittany Park Apartments.
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 $1,050 at Clairridge Estates Apartments.
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