Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Franklin, MI from $800 (31 Rentals)

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The Baldwin on Chester
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Catalpa Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalpa Lofts

2575 Catalpa DrBerkley, MI 48072
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Altitude Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altitude Apartments

4312-4316 W 13 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Hartford Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Place

650 Ann StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Merrillwood Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrillwood Collection

211 E Merrill StBirmingham, MI 48009
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East Side, Franklin, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Edgewood Court North priced from $925. Philamer has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewood Court NorthStudioStudio,1BA$925
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,035
Kensington At Beverly HillsMelroseStudio,1BA$1,039
Maple Road Townes1 BED, 1 BATH APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,095
Amber Court ApartmentsAlberta I1BR,1BA$1,095
Metropolitan 13 Flats2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,249
CamelotOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.61 price per square foot Georgetown Model at Spring Haven in the in the Fries Park neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Andover Model at Huntley Square starting at $1,890 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spring HavenGeorgetown2BR,2.5BA$1.61
Huntley SquareAndover2BR,2BA$1.58
Corner PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Colony Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Metropolitan 13 Flats2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.60
CamelotOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70
2757 Gardner Ave, Unit 22757 Gardner Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Oakwood Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Franklin, MI

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Franklin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $975 at Philamer.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,195 at Amber Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eton Square Apartments & Townhomes and starts from $2,275.

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