Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (179 Rentals)

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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 The Strathmore Apartments priced from $425. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable East Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Strathmore Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$425
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
The AbingtonOne-Bedroom with Island1BR,1BA$635
Bedford ApartmentsStudo PlusStudio,1BA$675
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$675
80 Seward ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
E Outer Drive Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$711
Hazelwood ApartmentsStudio, One Bathroom (AMI)Studio,1BA$756

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI

As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Detroit area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1705 Bournemouth Rd Model at 1705 Bournemouth Rd in the in the East English Village neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value East Side Detroit apartment is the 1464 Baldwin St Model at 1464 Baldwin St starting at $1,100 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
1705 Bournemouth Rd1705 Bournemouth Rd3BR,1.5BA$0.94
1464 Baldwin St1464 Baldwin St3BR,1BA$0.88
9160 Kensington Ave9160 Kensington Ave4BR,1BA$0.99
4075 Seyburn St4075 Seyburn St2BR,1BA$0.74
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
E Outer Drive Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.82
3176 Canton St, Unit 33176 Canton St2BR,1BA$1.06
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 New Center Commons listed at $585.

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 $425 at The Strathmore Apartments.

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 $795 at 10235 Whittier St.

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 3808 Seneca St and starts from $1,245.

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