
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $800 (165 Rentals)
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13433 Hazelridge St

5303 Ashley St

2940 Alter Rd, Unit Apt 2

9149 Kensington Ave

3762 Harding St

19185 Bradford Ave

18409 Kelly Rd

5960 Chalmers St

4627 Bedford St
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18617 Kelly Rd

18725 Kelly Rd

5733 Lakewood St

3960 3 Mile Dr

5758 Oldtown St

18882 Goddard St

5511 Somerset Ave

11544 Kennebec St

12850 Dresden St

12709 Kelly Rd
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12705 Kelly Rd

3444 Norwalk St

3448 Norwalk St

20233 Kelly Rd

5960 Chalmers St

5045 Farmbrook St

1963 Trowbridge St

20047 Saint Aubin St

18821 Kelly Rd

19707 Cliff St

13364 Corbett Ave

18937 Algonac St

7941 Sylvester St, Unit 200

11824 Kenmoor St

5519 Eastlawn St

11601 Nottingham Rd

8162 Prospect Ave

7437 E Robinwood St

1672 Outer Dr E

21608 Moross Rd

8278 Jackson Ave

5215 Gateshead St

19423 Beland St

19411 Albion Ave

18876 Helen St

7941 Sylvester St, Unit 300

506 Westminster St

440 Alter Rd, Unit #1

1346 Somerset Ave

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East Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Side Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,450 | $850 | $4,500 |
East Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,461 | $900 | $5,000 |
East Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,708 | $1,200 | $4,350 |
East Side Detroit 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,733 | $1,500 | $2,100 |
East Side Detroit 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 165 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
The Abington | One-Bedroom with Island | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
Bedford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Morang Avenue Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Belmont Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Alden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
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 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Westwill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
50 Westminster | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Hazelwood Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
9340 Moffat St, Unit Apartment | 9340 Moffat St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
4820 Haverhill St, Unit #1 | 4820 Haverhill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Shelborne Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Anthos Gardens | Affordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Morang Avenue Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Detroit
What type of rentals are currently available in East Side Detroit?
There are currently 821 Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $479 to $4,305. There are also 260 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Detroit ranging from $850 to $5,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side Detroit?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side Detroit ranges from $850 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,584.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side Detroit?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side Detroit range from $950 to $4,305, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.
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