Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $800 (162 Rentals)

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property at 15030 Rossini Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15030 Rossini Dr

DetroitMI48205
property at 18403 Conley St

$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18403 Conley St

DetroitMI48234

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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 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 12210 Longview St

$1,050

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12210 Longview St

DetroitMI48213
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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18607 Kelly Rd

DetroitMI48224

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property at 18742 Morang Dr

$1,100

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18742 Morang Dr

DetroitMI48205
property at 15082 Rochelle St

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15082 Rochelle St

DetroitMI48205
property at 12809 Kilbourne St

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12809 Kilbourne St

DetroitMI48213

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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
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$700
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$710
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$711
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI

As of April 07, 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
961 Nottingham Rd, Unit 961 Lower961 Nottingham Rd3BR,1BA$0.54
9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
15857 Evanston St3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.10
Village Park Apartments2x2 9202BR,2BA$1.08
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
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 821 Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $3,750. There are also 257 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Detroit ranging from $800 to $5,500.

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 $800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,578.

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 $950 to $3,019, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,899.

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