Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $900 (39 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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The Baldwin on Chester
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester 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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Altitude Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altitude Apartments

4312-4316 W 13 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Birmingham area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakwood Villa Apartments priced from $1,035. Woodland Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,035
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,050
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Birmingham Flats Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,199
Briarwood Park Apartments1 BR 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,299
The Park on 13 Apartments - Royal Oak, MIOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Buckingham Square Apts and TH1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,300
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Maple Road Townes2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,395
Somerset Park ApartmentsThe Somerset LK1BR,1BA$1,404

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, MI

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Birmingham area is the $1.28 price per square foot Chatsworth Model at Huntley Square in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $2,055. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huntley SquareChatsworth3BR,2BA$1.28
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
2500 Normandy Rd2500 Normandy Rd3BR,2BA$1.67
Residences of Troy Apartments - Troy, MIGrand Blvd3BR,1BA$1.76
Maple Road Townes2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Buckingham Square Apts and TH1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.63
Briarwood Park Apartments1 BR 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.72
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.63

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Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, MI

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Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, and the greater Detroit area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood in Birmingham, MI

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Birmingham is at Zen City Center Apartments listed at $1,475.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Birmingham Apartment is $1,035 at Oakwood Villa Apartments.

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

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

What is the most affordable Downtown Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences of Troy Apartments - Troy, MI and starts from $2,025.

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