Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (68 Rentals)

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Near East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Near East Side, MI

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Near East Side, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Near East Side Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $675. Philip Houze has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$675
Philip HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$700
Parker House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$795
Hibbard TowerStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Lafayette TowersHartStudio,1BA$824
Regency TowersStudio AStudio,1BA$840
Manchester ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $0.74 price per square foot 4075 Seyburn St Model at 4075 Seyburn St in the in the Indian Village neighborhood starting from $795. 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.
4075 Seyburn St4075 Seyburn St2BR,1BA$0.74
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Beach Club Detroit1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.25
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
3808 Seneca St3808 Seneca St3BR,1.5BA$1.38
Owen Park ApartmentsDouble2BR,1BA$1.44
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is Alden Towers which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $2,757.

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 1,016 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 $276 which is $2,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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