Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (16 Rentals)
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Central Park

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East Central, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Central Studio Apartments | $1,298 | $800 | $1,855 |
East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $800 | $2,515 |
East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,040 | $5,290 |
East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $2,600 | $4,305 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Central Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Elmwood Tower priced from $750. Pasadena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elmwood Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Pasadena Apartments | ST/1B | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Manchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Regency Towers | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $875 |
City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, MI
As of February 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.48 price per square foot Fisher Model at Lafayette Towers in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $1,158. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the Balcony Model at Palms East starting at $1,150 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lafayette Towers | Fisher | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Palms East | Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Manchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Central Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Elmwood Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Riverfront Towers | The Gratiot | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Pasadena Apartments | ST/1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
City Place Detroit | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
Regency Towers | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Central, Detroit, MI
Ranked #50
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the East Central Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 East Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Central is at Pasadena Apartments listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Apartment is $750 at Elmwood Tower.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central is starting from $1,278 at Manchester Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at City Modern and starts from $4,305.
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