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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 #11BR,1BA$1,250
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of April 07, 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 2282 Belvidere St Model at 2282 Belvidere St, Unit 201 Belvidere starting at $1,450 with a $1.45 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.
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
2282 Belvidere St, Unit 201 Belvidere2282 Belvidere St3BR,2BA$1.45
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
703 Parker StParker #11BR,1BA$1.79
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI with pricing that ranges from $682 to $1,850. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $900 to $2,800.

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 $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,534.

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 $1,632, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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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