
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (24 Rentals)
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The Pavilion

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East Riverfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,035 | $800 | $1,600 |
East Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $878 | $2,570 |
East Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,010 | $3,509 |
East Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,471 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 Pasadena Investments LLC priced from $800. Regency Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable East Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Investments LLC | ST/1B | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Regency Towers | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Manchester Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $845 |
City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A4 Aff | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverfront, MI
As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverfront area is the $0.96 price per square foot Single Model at Guoin Street Lofts in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value East Riverfront apartment is the Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place starting at $2,100 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Guoin Street Lofts | Single | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
River Place | Rooftop - 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Lafayette Towers | Fisher | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Palms East | Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Central Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Elmwood Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Manchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Pasadena Investments LLC | ST/1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Riverfront, Detroit, MI
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Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Riverfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Riverfront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Riverfront is at Pasadena Investments LLC listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Riverfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Riverfront Apartment is $900 at Pasadena Investments LLC.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Riverfront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Riverfront is starting from $1,491 at Lafayette Towers.
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