Cheap Homes for Rent in the The Transit Center Neighborhood of Troy, MI from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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property at 2859 E Maple Rd
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 30
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2859 E Maple Rd, Unit 20

2859 E Maple Rd
BirminghamMI48009
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property at 1715 E 14 Mile Rd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 31
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1715 E 14 Mile Rd, Unit A

1715 E 14 Mile Rd
BirminghamMI48009
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property at 1968 Axtell Dr
$1,350 - $1,480
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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1968 Axtell Dr

TroyMI48084
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property at 946 N Adams Rd
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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946 N Adams Rd, Unit 3

946 N Adams Rd
BirminghamMI48009
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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
property at 437 N Eton St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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437 N Eton St, Unit 403

437 N Eton St
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Transit Center, MI

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Transit Center area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome Model at Amber Oak Townhomes in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value The Transit Center apartment is the Townhouse Model at Amber's Starr Townhouses starting at $1,745 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Royal Oak 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.
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Arlington Townhomes & ApartmentsPremium 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.63
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Somerset ParkAllenby1BR,1BA$1.64
Main St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Buckingham Square1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1.57
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Transit Center

What type of rentals are currently available in The Transit Center?

There are currently 188 Apartments for Rent in The Transit Center, MI with pricing that ranges from $895 to $6,412. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Transit Center ranging from $1,000 to $17,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Transit Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Transit Center ranges from $1,000 to $17,450 with an average monthly rent of $3,782.

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