Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Smart Zone Neighborhood of Troy, MI from $389 (49 Rentals)

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The Gables of Troy
$1,255 - $1,624

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Base Rent$1,255 - $1,624
Total Monthly Price$1,255 - $1,624
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The Gables of Troy

500 Coachman DrTroy, MI 48083
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property at 55 Vermont Dr
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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55 Vermont Dr

TroyMI48083
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920 On the Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

920 On the Park

920 John R RdTroy, MI 48083
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Troy Villa
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Troy Villa

2100 Stephenson HwyTroy, MI 48083
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property at 1031 Arthur Ave
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1031 Arthur Ave

TroyMI48083

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Laurel Valley
$1,445 - $2,232

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Base Rent$1,445 - $2,232
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Laurel Valley

36200 Dequindre RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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Clawson Manor Co-op
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Clawson Manor Co-op

255 W 14 Mile RdClawson, MI 48017
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Elmwood Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Oaks

590-610 E Elmwood AveClawson, MI 48017
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Elmwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Apartments

328-348 Elmwood DrClawson, MI 48017
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Regency Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

4190 Rochester RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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540 W 14 Mile Rd
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540 W 14 Mile Rd

540 W 14 Mile RdClawson, MI 48017
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629 Maple Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

629 Maple Rd

629 W Maple RdClawson, MI 48017

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Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

Main St

919 N MainClawson, MI 48017
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The Smart Zone, Troy, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Smart Zone Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Smart Zone area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Lexington Village priced from $965. President Madison Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here are the most affordable The Smart Zone apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$965
President Madison ApartmentsPrinceton1BR,1BA$1,003
Sterling Troy Apartments1 Bedroom HALL ENTRY1BR,1BA$1,030
Sterling Heights Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,100
Canterbury Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Extended1BR,1BA$1,135
Amber AbodementsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,145
Amber Studios and LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Amber Town Center Townhomes & LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,205
Elmwood Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Smart Zone, MI

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Smart Zone area is the $1.75 price per square foot Stanton Model at 516 North Main Apartments in the in the Clawson neighborhood starting from $2,226. The second greatest value The Smart Zone apartment is the 2x1 Model at Sterling Heights Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Warren Con neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Smart Zone apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
516 North Main ApartmentsStanton2BR,2BA$1.75
Sterling Heights Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.92
Charter Square3 BED 1.5 BATH TOWNH3BR,1.5BA$1.63
Cornerstone at Troy ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.65
President Madison ApartmentsElbridge2BR,1BA$1.40
Main St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1.57
Sterling Troy Apartments1 BD Private Entry1BR,1BA$1.42
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$1.54
1946 Rochester Rd, Unit Studio apt1946 Rochester RdStudio ,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Smart Zone Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Smart Zone?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Smart Zone is at Amber Abodements listed at $1,145.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Smart Zone Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Smart Zone Apartment is $965 at Lexington Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Smart Zone Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Smart Zone is starting from $1,100 at Sterling Heights Apartments.

What is the most affordable The Smart Zone Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Smart Zone Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Charter Square and starts from $1,790.

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