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East Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows LDHA priced from $445. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable East Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
El Tovar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Holbrook ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom - 381 HolbrookStudio,1BA$650
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$650
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
The AmoThe CliffordStudio,1BA$700
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$711
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Detroit area is the $0.82 price per square foot 9412 Joseph Campau St Model at 9412 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9412 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value East Side Detroit apartment is the 86 Englewood St Model at 86 Englewood St, Unit 92 starting at $1,800 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9412 Joseph Campau St, Unit 94129412 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.82
86 Englewood St, Unit 9286 Englewood St4BR,1BA$0.62
Northend Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.73
15452 Cedargrove StBungalow3BR,1BA$0.93
5015 Maxwell St, Unit 5015 Maxwell St5015 Maxwell St2BR,1BA$1.04
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
E Outer Drive Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #34

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for East Detroit, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side Detroit is at New Center Commons listed at $585.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Detroit Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Detroit Apartment is $445 at Friendship Meadows LDHA.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side Detroit is starting from $825 at Anthos Gardens.

What is the most affordable East Side Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northend Village and starts from $921.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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