
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $445 (162 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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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 | $1,068 | $585 | $1,700 |
East Side Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $445 | $3,247 |
| East Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $700 | $3,750 |
| East Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,100 | $3,019 |
| East Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $1,000 | $3,414 |
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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 Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in East Side Detroit costs $1,572.
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 67 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 $327 which is $1,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Detroit.
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