Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterford, MI from $500 (79 Rentals)

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Heritage Park West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Park West

3500 Watkins Lake RdWaterford, MI 48328
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3850-3882 W Walton Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3850-3882 W Walton Blvd

3850-3882 W Walton BlvdWaterford, MI 48329
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3188 Sashabaw Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3188 Sashabaw Rd

3188 Sashabaw RdWaterford, MI 48329
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Embassy West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Embassy West Apartments

5331-5379 Highland RdWaterford, MI 48327
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

3058 Dixie HwyWaterford, MI 48328
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Lakeland Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeland Place

2700 Elizabeth Lake RdWaterford, MI 48328
Senior Living
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Westwood Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,450
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Westwood Apartments

817-837 Golf DrPontiac, MI 48341
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Greens Lake Apartments
$1,390 - $1,670
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Greens Lake Apartments

5605 Parview DrClarkston, MI 48346
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Waterford, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterford, MI

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Waterford, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waterford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forestbrook$1,500$55078

Cheapest Available Waterford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterford, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Adams Lake Apartments in the Waterford neighborhood priced from $750. Airport Apartments in the Waterford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Lake Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$750
Airport Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | Sublease - 10 Month Contract1BR,1BA$850
Colony Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Rivers Edge ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$903
Greyberry Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$905
Cass Lake Shore Club1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Ashton PinesFrasier2BR,1BA$949
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, MI

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Large Model at Cass Lake Shore Club in the in the Waterford neighborhood starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the Forest View - Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Forest View Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Waterford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cass Lake Shore Club2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Forest View Townhomes and ApartmentsForest View - Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.05
Independence Square Apartments21B- 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
The Crossing at Auburn Hills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Pine Lake ApartmentsThe Spruce2BR,1BA$1.24
Woodlake Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Airport Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | Sublease - 10 Month Contract1BR,1BA$1.17
Greyberry Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterford Apartment is $750 at Adams Lake Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waterford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterford is starting from $850 at Adams Lake Apartments.

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