Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (59 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,070 - $1,390
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$1,070 - $1,390
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 17

28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Book Tower
$1,910 - $4,345
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$1,910 - $4,345
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Book Tower

1265 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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East Central, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $715. New Cadillac Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio,1BA$849
EastpointeEastpointe 1 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$853
The PalmsStudio A11Studio,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$905
Lafayette TowersFillmoreStudio,1BA$911
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$948
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, MI

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.41 price per square foot Brownstone - 2/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the Masonic Model at Lafayette Towers starting at $1,491 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceBrownstone - 2/22BR,2BA$1.41
Lafayette TowersMasonic2BR,2BA$1.21
The Kales Building1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Union at Midtown2x2 Individual Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.73
Palms EastBalcony1BR,1BA$1.69
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
Central Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio ,1BA$1.70

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including East Central, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?

The cheapest apartment in East Central is Eastpointe which is listed at $853, 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 33 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 $291 which is $3,123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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