
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (166 Rentals)
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Hazelwood Manor

Cathedral Arts Apartments

New Center Commons

80 Seward Apartments

Bedford Apartments

10231 Goodwin St

River Crest
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71 Garfield St

Del Rio

The Amo

10400 Beaconsfield

13521 E McNichols Rd

Hazelwood Apartments

Parker House Apartments

5235 Chatsworth St, Unit Upper

5235 Chatsworth St

12636 Goulburn Ave

Village Park Apartments

127 Seward Ave

Parkview Senior Apartments

Regency Towers

Heather Hall

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

5900 Lenox St

Chene Park Commons

18475 Wexford St

14140 Seymour St

City Place Detroit

5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

The Rinaldo

Capitol Manor Apartments

Brainard Street Apartments

Shelborne Square Apartments

Jennings Senior Living

487 Prentis St

The Jefferson

Roberts III Apartments

5440 Cass Ave
East Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $550 | $1,850 |
East Side Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $479 | $3,999 |
East Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $578 | $4,000 |
East Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $895 | $3,999 |
East Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,100 | $3,414 |
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Cheapest Available East Side Detroit Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Abington priced from $635. Bedford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable East Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Abington | One-Bedroom with Island | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
Bedford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Morang Avenue Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Alden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Belmont Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
80 Seward Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $700 |
10960 Balfour Rd | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Anthos Gardens | Affordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go | 1BR,1BA | $711 |
Del Rio | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Detroit area is the $1.06 price per square foot 506 Westminster St Model at 506 Westminster St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value East Side Detroit apartment is the 4400 Devonshire Rd Model at 4400 Devonshire Rd, Unit 1 starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the East English Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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506 Westminster St | 506 Westminster St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
4400 Devonshire Rd, Unit 1 | 4400 Devonshire Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
4075 Seyburn St | 4075 Seyburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
5511 Somerset Ave | 5511 Somerset Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Hazelwood Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
New Center Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Shelborne Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Anthos Gardens | Affordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for East Detroit, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Detroit is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in East Side Detroit is The Abington which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in East Side Detroit costs $1,531.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side Detroit?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 176 regular apartments in East Side Detroit that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Side Detroit?
Cheap apartments in East Side Detroit have an average cost of $311 which is $1,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Detroit.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.