
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $825 (36 Rentals)


Pasadena Investments LLC

Chene Park Commons

New Cadillac Square Apartments

Brainard

The Barlum

Regency Towers

Parkview Senior Apartments

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park
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Lafayette Towers

City Place Detroit

The Lofts on Mack

The Jefferson

Central Park

Town Residences

River Place

Palms East

1575 Cherboneau Pl
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Palms

Residences at 150 Bagley

Riverfront Towers

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

The Millie on Brush

Washington Park Apartments

Orleans Landing
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Lafayette West Apartments

The Brooke on Bagley

Piquette Flats

Manchester Apartments

Elmwood Tower

Cityside Apartments and Townhomes

1565 Cherboneau Pl

Regency Place
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East Central, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Studio Apartments | $1,265 | $700 | $3,000 |
East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $825 | $4,150 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $995 | $5,770 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,704 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under $919.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Eastpointe which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in East Central costs $3,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?
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 84 regular apartments in East Central 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 East Central?
Cheap apartments in East Central have an average cost of $378 which is $3,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
Expert Rental Resources
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