Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Transit Center Neighborhood of Troy, MI from $389 (88 Rentals)

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The Gables of Troy
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$1,255 - $1,609
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The Gables of Troy

500 Coachman DrTroy, MI 48083
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Buckingham Square
$1,305 - $1,800
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Buckingham Square

3100 Glouchester AveTroy, MI 48084
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property at 55 Vermont Dr

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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55 Vermont Dr

TroyMI48083
property at 1968 Axtell Dr

$1,400 - $1,480

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1968 Axtell Dr

TroyMI48084

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Maple Road Townes
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$1,585
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Maple Road Townes

1802-1898 E Maple RdBirmingham, MI 48009
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$1,595

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946 N Adams Rd, Unit 3

946 N Adams Rd
BirminghamMI48009

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The Transit Center, Troy, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Transit Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Transit Center area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Amber Creek Apartments priced from $895. Amber's Timber Lodges has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable The Transit Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Amber's Timber LodgesMini FlatsStudio,1BA$925
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,025
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,070
Amber Studios and LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Amber AbodementsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,145
Arlington Townhomes & Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Transit Center, MI

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Transit Center area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2/1 townhome Model at Putney Townhomes in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value The Transit Center apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST starting at $2,500 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Transit Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Putney Townhomes2/1 townhome2BR,1BA$1.15
ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.56
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Somerset ParkLancaster II2BR,2BA$1.58
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1.57
Arlington Townhomes & ApartmentsPremium 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.56
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Transit Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Transit Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Transit Center is at Amber Creek Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Transit Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Transit Center Apartment is $950 at Altitude Apartments East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Transit Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Transit Center is starting from $1,145 at amber's Broadacre Apartments.

What is the most affordable The Transit Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Transit Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amber Creek Apartments and starts from $1,575.

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