Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SMB Estates Neighborhood of Livonia, MI from $900 (6 Rentals)

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SMB Estates, Livonia, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available SMB Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the SMB Estates area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodcrest Apartments priced from $980. Westwood Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable SMB Estates apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodcrest Apartments1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$980
Westwood Village Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath Barrier Free1BR,1BA$1,075
Hillcrest Club Apartments1 Bed Traditional1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SMB Estates, MI

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the SMB Estates area is the $1.46 price per square foot 1 Bedroom C - Upper Model at Arbor Woods Apartments in the in the Livonia South neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value SMB Estates apartment is the 1 bed 1bath Model at Woodcrest Apartments starting at $980 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the North Westland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SMB Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor Woods Apartments1 Bedroom C - Upper1BR,1BA$1.46
Woodcrest Apartments1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Merriman Woods ApartmentsA/P(Premium)1BR,1BA$1.65
Westwood Village Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath Heat Included1BR,1BA$1.55
Hillcrest Club Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Smb Estates, Livonia, MI

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the SMB Estates Neighborhood in Livonia, MI

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SMB Estates Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom SMB Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom SMB Estates Apartment is $980 at Woodcrest Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in SMB Estates is starting from $1,055 at Woodcrest Apartments.

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