Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belle Isle Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (56 Rentals)

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property at 7711 E Vernor Hwy

$1,695

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7711 E Vernor Hwy, Unit 7711, Unit 7711

7711 E Vernor Hwy
DetroitMI48214

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Islandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, MI 48214
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North One Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

North One Apartments

1401 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Don Juan Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Don Juan Apartments

1141-1151 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Jefferson Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Square

541 Dickerson StDetroit, MI 48215
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Grand Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Place Apartments

190 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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Hibbard Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hibbard Tower

8905 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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1780 Van Dyke
1 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Van Dyke

1780 Van DykeDetroit, MI 48214
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550 Parkview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Parkview Apartments

550-560 Parkview DrDetroit, MI 48214
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Wilner's Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilner's Arms

133 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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703 Parker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 Parker St

703 Parker StDetroit, MI 48214
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8330 On The River - 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8330 On The River - 62+

8330 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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1084 Van Dyke St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1084 Van Dyke St

1084 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
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property at 767 Navahoe St

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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767 Navahoe St

DetroitMI48215
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K8 Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

K8 Apartments

7243 Kercheval StDetroit, MI 48214
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Riverside Tower
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$1,695 - $2,090
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverside Tower

8717 Riverside Dr EWindsor, ON N8S 1G6
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Seaway Tower Apartments
$1,325 - $1,520Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seaway Tower Apartments

8325 Riverside Dr EWindsor, ON N8S 1E8
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St. Clair Towers
$1,349 - $2,4991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Clair Towers

8787 Riverside Dr EWindsor, ON N8S 1G7
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Belle Isle, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Belle Isle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belle Isle area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $715. Jennings Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Belle Isle apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$999
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1,050
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9602BR,1BA$1,066
The Van Dyke in West Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belle Isle, MI

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belle Isle area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2404 Baldwin St Model at 2404 Baldwin St, Unit 2404 in the in the Islandview neighborhood starting from $1,472. The second greatest value Belle Isle apartment is the 2282 Belvidere St Model at 2282 Belvidere St starting at $1,450 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belle Isle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2404 Baldwin St, Unit 24042404 Baldwin St2BR,1BA$1.31
2282 Belvidere St2282 Belvidere St3BR,2BA$1.45
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Port Apartment2BR,2BA$1.53
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
Vinetta Lofts2 BDR 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
The Coe at West VillageThe Earl1BR,1BA$1.78
Clairview CourtOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.86
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.50
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Eastern Detroit. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belle Isle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Belle Isle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Belle Isle is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Belle Isle?

The cheapest apartment in Belle Isle is Jennings Senior Living which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Belle Isle costs $3,414.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Belle Isle?

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 12 regular apartments in Belle Isle 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 Belle Isle?

Cheap apartments in Belle Isle have an average cost of $200 which is $3,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belle Isle.

Expert Rental Resources

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