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Chene Park Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chene Park Commons

2001 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Elmwood Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Tower

1325 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

1941 Chene CtDetroit, MI 48207
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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. Eastpointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799
Town ResidencesS3Studio,1BA$840
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
PalmsStudio A3Studio,1BA$895
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$899
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, MI

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.56 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the CPH - Penthouse Model at The Millie on Brush starting at $2,195 with a $1.78 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 PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.56
The Millie on BrushCPH - Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.78
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
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA31BR,1BA$1.96
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13

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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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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 $919.

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 82 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 $401 which is $3,013 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.

Expert Rental Resources

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