Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $900 (16 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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Far East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Far East Side Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
15857 Evanston St3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far East Side, MI

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far East Side area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1100 Beaconsfield Ave Model at 1100 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1100 Beaconsfield in the in the East English Village neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Far East Side apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 15857 Evanston St starting at $1,250 with a $1.01 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.
1100 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1100 Beaconsfield1100 Beaconsfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.29
15857 Evanston St3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.01
3967 Buckingham Ave, Unit lower flat3967 Buckingham Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
3685 Bedford St, Unit #23685 Bedford St2BR,1BA$1.13
837 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1S837 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
15304 Kercheval Ave, Unit #315304 Kercheval Ave2BR,1BA$1.79

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Far East Side, Detroit, MI

Ranked #142

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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