Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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property at 6533 E Jefferson Ave
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6533 E Jefferson Ave, Unit 112

6533 E Jefferson Ave
DetroitMI48207

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverfront, MI

As of September 05, 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
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Palms EastOne Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1.69
Lafayette TowersFillmoreStudio ,1BA$1.60
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA21BR,1BA$1.96
The PavilionAntietamStudio ,1BA$1.71
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio ,1BA$1.70
City Place DetroitRenovated StudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in East Riverfront?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in East Riverfront, MI with pricing that ranges from $734 to $3,000. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Riverfront ranging from $1,100 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Riverfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Riverfront ranges from $1,100 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,932.

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