Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (8 Rentals)
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Far East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Far East Side Studio Apartments | $825 | $682 | $1,000 |
Far East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $962 | $650 | $1,250 |
Far East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $700 | $1,500 |
Far East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $1,100 | $1,275 |
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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. 10235 Whittier St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Far East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morang Avenue Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
10235 Whittier St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Capitol Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far East Side, MI
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far 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 Far East Side apartment is the 1435 Somerset Ave Model at 1435 Somerset Ave, Unit 1435 Upper starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
1435 Somerset Ave, Unit 1435 Upper | 1435 Somerset Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
932 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1 | 932 Beaconsfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
4820 Haverhill St, Unit #1 | 4820 Haverhill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Owen Park Apartments | Double | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Pointe Garden Apartments | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
10235 Whittier St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Parker House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Capitol Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Morang Avenue Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFar East Side, Detroit, MI
Ranked #141
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,275.
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 2 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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