Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $650 (37 Rentals)

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property at 226 Mt Elliott St
$1,380 - $1,474

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Base Rent$1,380
Total Monthly Price$1,380
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Nov 1
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226 Mt Elliott St

DetroitMI48207
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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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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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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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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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Circle Drive Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Circle Drive Commons

1440 Robert Bradby DrDetroit, MI 48207
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East Riverfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Riverfront area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Parkview Senior Apartments priced from $734. Regency Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable East Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$734
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio,1BA$849
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The Hive on RussellStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$905
The PavilionLafayetteStudio,1BA$929
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA1BR,1BA$1,020
River PlaceApartment - 1/11BR,1BA$1,200
Palms EastOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,200
Lafayette West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverfront, MI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Riverfront area is the $1.45 price per square foot Brownstone - 2/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East Riverfront apartment is the Studio Model at E & B Brewery Lofts starting at $1,295 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceBrownstone - 2/22BR,2BA$1.45
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
The PavilionDiamond Jefferson2BR,1BA$2.03
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Palms EastOne Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1.69
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA31BR,1BA$1.96
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio ,1BA$1.70
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.88
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70
Regency TowerStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Riverfront, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Riverfront is under $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Riverfront is Parkview Senior Apartments which is listed at $786, while the average apartment in East Riverfront costs $1,438.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Riverfront?

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 2 regular apartments in East Riverfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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