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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
50 Westminster3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.21
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
4820 Haverhill St, Unit #14820 Haverhill St2BR,1BA$1.22
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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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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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.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.