Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (74 Rentals)

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Near East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. Alden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$675
Hibbard TowerStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Manchester ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
Regency TowersStudio BStudio,1BA$850
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near 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 Near 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 Near 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
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
9340 Moffat St, Unit Apartment9340 Moffat St2BR,1BA$1.20
Beach Club Detroit1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.25
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Owen Park ApartmentsDouble2BR,1BA$1.44
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)2x12BR,1BA$1.45

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Detroit, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near East Side is under $934.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near 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 47 regular apartments in Near East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Near East Side?

Cheap apartments in Near East Side have an average cost of $246 which is $2,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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