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East Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. The Abington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable East Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
The AbingtonOne-Bedroom with Island1BR,1BA$635
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$675
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$675
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
10960 Balfour Rd11BR,1BA$700
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$711
Del RioStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Detroit area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value East Side Detroit apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 50 Westminster starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
50 Westminster3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.21
Northend VillageNE2B1b402BR,1BA$0.71
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
9340 Moffat St, Unit Apartment9340 Moffat St2BR,1BA$1.20
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Shelborne Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$1.06
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$1.18

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East Side Detroit, Detroit, MI

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side Detroit is at Bedford Apartments listed at $645.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Detroit Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Detroit Apartment is $479 at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side Detroit is starting from $755 at Northend Village.

What is the most affordable East Side Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hibbard Tower and starts from $1,250.

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