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property at 3960 3 Mile Dr

3960 3 Mile Dr

DetroitMI48224

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DetroitMI48234
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5960 Chalmers St

DetroitMI48213

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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 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 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
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
Bedford ApartmentsStudo PlusStudio,1BA$615
El Tovar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$675
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$700
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1130 HolcombStudio,1BA$700
Del RioStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Detroit area is the $1.13 price per square foot 436 Prentis St Model at 436 Prentis St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value East Side Detroit apartment is the NE3B2b40 Model at Northend Village starting at $921 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit 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.
436 Prentis St, Unit 2436 Prentis St3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Northend VillageNE3B2b403BR,2BA$0.73
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
9770 Outer, Unit Upper unit #29770 Outer2BR,1BA$1.00
12027 Moran St, Unit Upper12027 Moran St1BR,1BA$0.85
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
5090 Devonshire Rd, Unit 25090 Devonshire Rd2BR,1BA$0.95
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
E Outer Drive Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Detroit

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

There are currently 810 Apartments for Rent in East Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $479 to $4,195. There are also 231 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Detroit ranging from $795 to $5,000.

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 $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,600.

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 $4,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.