Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Neighborhood of Grosse Pointe, MI from $800 (19 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the East Side area of Grosse Pointe.

property at 3960 3 Mile Dr

3960 3 Mile Dr

DetroitMI48224
property at 5960 Chalmers St

5960 Chalmers St

DetroitMI48213

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East Side, Grosse Pointe, 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 1 Bed unit found at Morang Avenue Apartments priced from $650. Alden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$700
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1160 HolcombStudio,1BA$750
10235 Whittier St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2B 940 Model at Van Dyke Village Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 1BR 1BA Model at Beach Club Detroit starting at $1,066 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Gold Coast 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.
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
Beach Club Detroit1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.17
15117 E Vernor Hwy, Unit 915117 E Vernor Hwy2BR,1BA$1.11
4820 Haverhill St, Unit #14820 Haverhill St2BR,1BA$1.22
5266 Coplin St, Unit 5266 Coplin5266 Coplin St2BR,1BA$1.26
Owen Park ApartmentsDouble2BR,1BA$1.44
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Spinnaker Apartment1BR,1BA$1.69
10235 Whittier St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$1.18
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1160 HolcombStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,790. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $899 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $899 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,342.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side range from $1,100 to $3,790, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,414.

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