
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $585 (64 Rentals)


7850 East Jefferson

80 Seward Apartments

Hazelwood Manor

River Crest

Belmont Manor

3525 Cass Ave

Regency Tower

Holbrook

71 Garfield St
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The Abington

127 Seward Ave, Unit Studio

The Belcrest

St Regis House Apartments

City Place Detroit

Parkview Senior Apartments
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The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

The Debora

Beach Club Detroit

The Alexandrine

The Atrium Apartments

40 Hague

Vinetta Lofts

8200 E Jefferson Ave, Unit 1201

The James Scott Mansion

Brush Watson
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Brainard Flats

E & B Brewery Lofts

East 7 Mile Apartments

Islandview Apartments

Skyview Apartments

Don Juan Apartments

Marwood Apartments

St. Paul Manor Apartments

Bedford Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine
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Hancock Court

660 Hazelwood

Heather Hall

Villa Lante Apartments

Milwaukee Apartments

Hibbard Tower

The Villa Lante

550 Parkview Apartments

Devenir District- 439 Selden

TheFinnMidtown
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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 | $1,039 | $585 | $1,700 |
| East Side Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $445 | $2,750 |
| East Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $700 | $3,500 |
| East Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $950 | $4,480 |
| East Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $1,183 | $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 New Center Commons which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in East Side Detroit costs $1,600.
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 22 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 $207 which is $1,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Detroit.
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