
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belle Isle Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (34 Rentals)
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River Crest

Eastpoint

2973 Harding St, Unit 2977

Village Park Apartments

Jennings Senior Living

The Jefferson

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860 Beaconsfield Ave
Belle Isle, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Belle Isle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Belle Isle Studio Apartments | $763 | $645 | $999 |
Belle Isle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $810 | $2,568 |
Belle Isle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $775 | $2,982 |
Belle Isle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $1,100 | $3,790 |
Belle Isle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,800 | $3,414 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Belle Isle Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 El Tovar Apartments priced from $645. Eastpoint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Belle Isle apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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El Tovar Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Eastpoint | Studio 1 Bathroom - 1130 Holcomb | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Parker House Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $934 |
The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A4 Aff | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
703 Parker St | Parker #3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Owen Park Apartments | Single | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belle Isle, MI
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Belle Isle area is the $1.68 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Belle Isle 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 Belle Isle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Place | Rooftop - 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
2973 Harding St, Unit 2977 | 2973 Harding St | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 940 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Beach Club Detroit | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
860 Beaconsfield Ave | 860 Beaconsfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Owen Park Apartments | Double | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Grayhaven Marina Village | The Spinnaker Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
El Tovar Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
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Getting Around the Belle Isle Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
8 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Belle Isle?
The cheapest apartment in Belle Isle is Eastpoint which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Belle Isle costs $2,607.
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 18 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 $149 which is $2,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belle Isle.
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