
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $445 (136 Rentals)


New Center Commons

14150 Fairmount Dr, Unit Upper Flat

Anthos Gardens

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Jennings Senior Living

The Richmond

Holbrook

Hazelwood Apartments
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Village Park Apartments

13521 E McNichols Rd, Unit 4

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1261 Pennsylvania St, Unit 1261

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

Eastpointe

Hazelwood Manor

Belmont Manor
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5235 Haverhill St

13927 E Canfield St, Unit 13933

5074/5076 Chalmers - Alejandro Soto, Unit 5074 Chalmers - Upper TR 6/30/25

Brainard

Roberts III Apartments

Chateau Manor

The Hive on Russell

The Abington
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Regency Tower

7850 East Jefferson

City Place Detroit

Parkview Senior Apartments

The Charlotte

Owen Park Apartments

8330 On The River 50+ Preferred Community

16927 Chandler Park Dr, Unit 3_

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The Lindley

The Debora

Shelborne Square Apartments

North One Apartments

Hancock Court

Valson

5049 Coplin St

Jefferson Square
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East Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,019 | $585 | $2,500 |
East Side Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $445 | $2,700 |
| East Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $700 | $3,500 |
| East Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $950 | $4,480 |
| East Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $1,050 | $1,824 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 136 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Detroit is under $720.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in East Side Detroit is New Center Commons which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in East Side Detroit costs $1,212.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side Detroit?
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 21 regular apartments in East Side Detroit 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 Side Detroit?
Cheap apartments in East Side Detroit have an average cost of $244 which is $968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Detroit.
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