Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterford, MI from $500 (38 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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Pine Lake Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Lake Apartments

3620 Windmill DrWaterford, MI 48329
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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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Embassy West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Embassy West Apartments

5331-5379 Highland RdWaterford, MI 48327
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Sue Kay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sue Kay Apartments

8200 Pontiac Lake RdWhite Lake, MI 48386
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Monroe Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

59 Monroe StPontiac, MI 48341
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White Lake
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

White Lake

1415 Fisk RdWhite Lake, MI 48386
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Waterford, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterford, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/20/2025

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$55083

Cheapest Available Waterford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterford, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Hill Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $800. Rivers Edge Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $883. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Rivers Edge ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$883
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Round Hill ApartmentsThe Arlington1BR,1BA$969
Chalet Villa Lakefront CommunityLarge 1 Bed Apartment with Balcony, Lakefront C...1BR,1BA$990
Ashton PinesAustrian1BR,1BA$995
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment Premium1BR,1BA$999
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, MI

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Crossing at Auburn Hills in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the Cambridge Model at Lancaster Lakes starting at $1,450 with a $1.27 price per square foot . 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.
The Crossing at Auburn Hills3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.11
Lancaster LakesCambridge2BR,2BA$1.27
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Elizabeth Lake Estates1B1B81BR,1BA$1.28
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.27
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment Premium1BR,1BA$1.18
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath Red1BR,1BA$1.28
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsCedar1BR,1BA$1.33
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Clarkston Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35

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44 / 100

Car-Dependent

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38 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $800 at Colony Hill 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 $900 at Colony Hill Apartments.

What is the most affordable Waterford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossing at Auburn Hills and starts from $1,325.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.