Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $800 (183 Rentals)

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property at 17160 Gravier St

$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17160 Gravier St, Unit 3B

17160 Gravier St
DetroitMI48224

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property at 8033 Jackson Ave

$990

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$990
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$990

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8033 Jackson Ave

WarrenMI48089
property at 18725 Kelly Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18725 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 18615 Kelly Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18615 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224

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property at 20078 Waltham St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20078 Waltham St

DetroitMI48205
property at 18821 Kelly Rd

$1,050

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18821 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224
property at 18607 Kelly Rd

$1,050

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$1,050
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18607 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 Senior 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 Senior LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
7850 East JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$603
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI

As of July 06, 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 9644 Joseph Campau St Model at 9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W starting at $1,850 with a $0.75 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
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$1.01
3967 Buckingham Ave, Unit lower flat3967 Buckingham Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Anthos GardensLarge Detroit 2 Bed Apartment - Heat Included2BR,1BA$1.10
20642 Moross Rd, Unit 2064220642 Moross Rd1BR,1BA$1.07
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.08
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Detroit

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

There are currently 803 Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $4,480. There are also 281 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Detroit ranging from $600 to $6,500.

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 $600 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,274.

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 $960 to $4,480, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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