Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $700 (5 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Edgewood Court North priced from $925. Altitude Apartments East ( Ferndale 28 LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewood Court NorthStudioStudio,1BA$925
Altitude Apartments East ( Ferndale 28 LLC)Altitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$1,000
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, MI

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Birmingham area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome Model at Amber Oak Townhomes in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downtown Birmingham apartment is the Andover Model at Huntley Square starting at $1,715 with a $1.43 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.
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Huntley SquareAndover2BR,2BA$1.43
Lincoln House2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
ONE11 COLLECTION - BIRMINGHAM WEST2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.79
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Colonial Court Terraces2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.80
Woodland Gardens2 BEDROOM 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.59
Buckingham Square Apts and TH1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.63
Maple Road Townes2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Birmingham?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, MI with pricing that ranges from $925 to $13,000. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Birmingham ranging from $700 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Birmingham ranges from $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,440.

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