Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Skyview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyview Apartments

11060 E McNichols RdDetroit, MI 48234
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Matador Apartments
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13080 Conner StDetroit, MI 48205
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East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol Manor Apartments priced from $925. Shelborne Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $928. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925
Shelborne Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$928
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of March 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.88 price per square foot Model2A Model at Jennings Senior Living in the in the Gold Coast neighborhood starting from $934. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 5304 Mitchell St Model at 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Shelborne Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
3176 Canton St, Unit 33176 Canton St2BR,1BA$1.06
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
703 Parker StParker #11BR,1BA$1.79
3178 Canton St, Unit Mackinaw3178 Canton St2BR,1BA$1.14
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Detroit, MI

Ranked #129

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Side Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at Elaine Lofts listed at $1,850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $925 at Capitol Manor Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $934 at Jennings Senior Living.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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

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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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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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