Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterford, MI from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Cass Lake Shore Club
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$940 - $1,760
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$935 - $1,755
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$940 - $1,760
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Cass Lake Shore Club

3530 Denise CtWaterford, MI 48328
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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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Embassy West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Embassy West Apartments

5331-5379 Highland RdWaterford, MI 48327
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33-35 Monroe St
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$550 - $885
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$550 - $885

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33-35 Monroe St

33-35 Monroe StPontiac, MI 48341
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Independence Square Apartments
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$1,099 - $1,185
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$949 - $1,035
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$1,099 - $1,185
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Independence Square Apartments

5891-5901 Dixie HwyClarkston, MI 48346
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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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Pine Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Apartments

64 Spokane DrPontiac, MI 48341
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Waterford, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterford, MI

Pricing Updated: 02/17/2026

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$55057

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. Adams Lake Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$850
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Round Hill ApartmentsThe Arlington1BR,1BA$939
Ashton PinesFrasier2BR,1BA$949
Cass Lake Shore ClubA11BR,1BA$965
Greyberry Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$966
Chalet Villa Lakefront CommunityLarge 1 Bed Apartment with Balcony, Lakefront C...1BR,1BA$990
Rivers Edge ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, MI

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.31 price per square foot The Ruby Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the starting from $2,215. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the The Maple Model at Mosaic of Auburn Hills starting at $1,810 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the North Side 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.
Baldwin Square TownhomesThe Ruby3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Mosaic of Auburn HillsThe Maple2BR,2.5BA$1.15
Elizabeth Lake Estates2B15BTH22BR,1.5BA$1.26
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.12
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
217 Summit Rdg, Unit #B217 Summit Rdg2BR,1BA$1.26
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI2 Bed | 1 Bath White2BR,1BA$1.31
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Woodlake Hills2Bed1Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment Premium1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 $850 at Adams Lake 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 $1,425.

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