Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Far East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Far East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far East Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Morang Avenue Apartments priced from $650. Parker House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Far East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Parker House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$795
10235 Whittier St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far East Side, MI

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far East Side area is the $1.28 price per square foot 1428 Somerset Ave Model at 1428 Somerset Ave, Unit Lower Unit in the in the East English Village neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Far East Side apartment is the 4400 Devonshire Rd Model at 4400 Devonshire Rd, Unit 1 starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the East English Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1428 Somerset Ave, Unit Lower Unit1428 Somerset Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
4400 Devonshire Rd, Unit 14400 Devonshire Rd2BR,1BA$1.05
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
5511 Somerset Ave5511 Somerset Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
879 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2879 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
1337 Somerset Ave, Unit 1337 Somerset1337 Somerset Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Pointe Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1.34
10235 Whittier St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Far East Side, Detroit, MI

Ranked #148

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Far East Side Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far East Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Far East Side is Morang Avenue Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Far East Side costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far East Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 37 regular apartments in Far East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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