Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Clair Shores, MI from $845 (81 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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$975

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31867 Nardelli Ln
RosevilleMI48066
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31803 Nardelli Ln
RosevilleMI48066
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Rubin Arms

19864 Nicke StClinton Township, MI 48035
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brittany Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Tuscan Shores Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$915
Pointe Garden ApartmentsPointe Garden Apartments | One Bed | One Bath1BR,1BA$935
Clairridge Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Sandhurst Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
Cove On 13 - Roseville, MILexington1BR,1BA$969
The Shores of Lake St. ClairA11BR,1BA$975
Harbor Club SouthThe Seafarer1BR,1BA$990
Clinton Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Phase I1BR,1BA$995
Golf Manor ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,015

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

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Clair Shores area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Renovated Model at Sandhurst Apartments in the in the Masonic Heights neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value St. Clair Shores apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Saravilla Apartments starting at $1,155 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Clinton Township 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.
Sandhurst Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.01
Saravilla Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.10
San Remo Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Oconnor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
16840 E 11 Mile Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
WeathervaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Clinton Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Phase I1BR,1BA$1.24
Golf Manor ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Harbor Club SouthThe Seafarer1BR,1BA$1.27
Clairridge Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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St. Clair Shores, MI
Population: 59,409

Ranked #641

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,025 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 Georgetown Commons and starts from $1,395.

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