Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $900 (17 Rentals)

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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
703 Parker StParker #31BR,1BA$1,000
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.42 price per square foot 8331 Medbury St Model at 8331 Medbury St in the in the Ravendale neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Model2A Model at Jennings Senior Living starting at $934 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Gold Coast 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.
8331 Medbury St8331 Medbury St3BR,1BA$1.42
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
2282 Belvidere St, Unit 201 Belvidere2282 Belvidere St3BR,2BA$1.45
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
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
703 Parker StParker #31BR,1BA$1.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI with pricing that ranges from $682 to $1,850. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $900 to $2,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $900 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,493.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side range from $1,171 to $1,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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