Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (13 Rentals)

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1140 Ashland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1140 Ashland St

1140 Ashland StDetroit, MI 48215
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4239 Alter Rd
Studio Apartments

4239 Alter Rd

4239 Alter RdDetroit, MI 48215
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The Bridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridge

1020-1060 Alter RdDetroit, MI 48215
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Windmill Pointe Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Pointe Manor

943 Alter RdDetroit, MI 48215
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Chalmers Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chalmers Apartments

14414 Corbett StDetroit, MI 48213
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Lakewood Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Manor

14200 Kercheval StDetroit, MI 48215
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Canaan Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canaan Manor

9539 Hayes 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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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far East Side, MI

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far East Side area is the $0.98 price per square foot 997 Nottingham Rd Model at 997 Nottingham Rd, Unit 997 Nottingham -1 South in the in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Far East Side apartment is the 1322 Wayburn St Model at 1322 Wayburn St starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the East English Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
997 Nottingham Rd, Unit 997 Nottingham -1 South997 Nottingham Rd2BR,1BA$0.98
1322 Wayburn St1322 Wayburn St2BR,1BA$1.35
825 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2N825 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.21

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