Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI from $700 (58 Rentals)

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Hartford Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Place

650 Ann StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Putney Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Putney Townhomes

1037 Putney StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Merrillwood Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrillwood Collection

211 E Merrill StBirmingham, MI 48009
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The Baldwin on Chester
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester StBirmingham, MI 48009
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3826 Devon Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3826 Devon Rd

3826 Devon RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Birmingham, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, MI is a Studio unit found at Amber's Timber Lodges in the Nordwood Estates neighborhood priced from $875. Amber Creek Apartments in the Downtown Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$875
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Amber ApartmentsSwiss 1- Amber Park1BR,1BA$920
Edgewood Court NorthStudioStudio,1BA$925
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,035
Kensington At Beverly HillsMelroseStudio,1BA$1,038
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,040
Arlington Townhomes & Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $1.43 price per square foot Denworth Model at Huntley Square in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome Model at Amber Oak Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huntley SquareDenworth3BR,2BA$1.43
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Corner PlaceTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Arlington Townhomes & Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.37
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Amber ApartmentsSwiss 1- Amber Park1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Birmingham, MI

Ranked #44

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Birmingham, MI

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Birmingham is at Amber's Timber Lodges listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $920 at Amber Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is starting from $1,140 at Oakwood Villa Apartments.

What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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