Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (14 Rentals)

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12122 Sanford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

12122 Sanford St

12122 Sanford StDetroit, MI 48205
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10060 Conner St
Studio Apartments

10060 Conner St

10060 Conner StDetroit, MI 48213
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Gratiot Woods Co-op
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gratiot Woods Co-op

5500 McClellan StDetroit, MI 48213
Senior Living
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Chalmers Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chalmers Apartments

14414 Corbett StDetroit, MI 48213
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Skyview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyview Apartments

11060 E McNichols RdDetroit, MI 48234
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Longview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Longview Apartments

10950-10958 Longview StDetroit, MI 48213
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Mcauley Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mcauley Commons

11500 Shoemaker StDetroit, MI 48213
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8900 Gratiot Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8900 Gratiot Ave

8900 Gratiot AveDetroit, MI 48213
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Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11450 Minden AveHouse3BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.92 price per square foot House Model at 11450 Minden Ave in the in the Chandler Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 5304 Mitchell St Model at 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11450 Minden AveHouse3BR,1BA$0.92
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
5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west5300 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.40

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