Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (164 Rentals)

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property at 15030 Rossini Dr

$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15030 Rossini Dr

DetroitMI48205

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property at 3548 St Clair St

$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3548 St Clair St

DetroitMI48214

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property at 16081 Rossini Dr

$995

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16081 Rossini Dr

DetroitMI48205
property at 11507 John R St

$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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11507 John R St

DetroitMI48202

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property at 12705 Kelly Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12705 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224
property at 18451 Kelly Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18451 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224
property at 18506 Kelly Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18506 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224
property at 18617 Kelly Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18617 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224
property at 18725 Kelly Rd

$1,000

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18725 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224
property at 12709 Kelly Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12709 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224
property at 12087 Saint Aubin St

$1,025

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12087 Saint Aubin St, Unit Flat B

12087 Saint Aubin St
HamtramckMI48212

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property at 18821 Kelly Rd

$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18821 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224

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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$600
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Bedford ApartmentsStudo PlusStudio,1BA$675
HolbrookDel Rio 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$690
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$700
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$711
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI

As of February 20, 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
216 Holbrook Stsingle family4BR,2BA$0.88
349 Westminster St, Unit 349349 Westminster St3BR,1.5BA$0.89
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
11450 Minden AveHouse3BR,1BA$0.92
Northend Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.75
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
4865 Dubois St, Unit Dubois- 1s floor Apartmen4865 Dubois St2BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side Detroit?

There are currently 814 Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $3,750. There are also 335 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Detroit ranging from $795 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side Detroit ranges from $795 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,698.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side Detroit range from $945 to $3,019, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

Expert Rental Resources

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