
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Jefferson East, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jefferson East Studio Apartments | $682 | $682 | $682 |
Jefferson East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $1,300 | $1,755 |
Jefferson East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $700 | $1,960 |
Jefferson East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,700 | $1,960 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Jefferson East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Jefferson East Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grayhaven Marina Village | The Spinnaker Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Riverside Tower | 1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson East, MI
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson East area is the $1.69 price per square foot The Spinnaker Apartment Model at Grayhaven Marina Village in the in the Gold Coast neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Jefferson East apartment is the 1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) Model at Riverside Tower starting at $1,755 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grayhaven Marina Village | The Spinnaker Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Riverside Tower | 1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson East Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson East Apartment is $1,300 at Grayhaven Marina Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson East is starting from $1,500 at Grayhaven Marina Village.
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