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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4443 Grayton St

DetroitMI48224

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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
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$705
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$711
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Detroit area is the $0.81 price per square foot 9421 Joseph Campau St Model at 9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-2 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value East Side Detroit apartment is the 9450 Joseph Campau St Model at 9450 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9450-2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Hamtramck 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.
9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-29421 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.81
9450 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9450-29450 Joseph Campau St1BR,1.5BA$0.81
9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
15857 Evanston St3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.10
664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave664 Gladstone Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
981 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2N981 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.08
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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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 $795 at 10235 Whittier St.

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 15857 Evanston St and starts from $1,350.

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