Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (12 Rentals)

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1140 Ashland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1140 Ashland St

1140 Ashland StDetroit, MI 48215
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207 Piper Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Piper Blvd

207 Piper BlvdDetroit, 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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Lakewood Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Manor

14200 Kercheval StDetroit, MI 48215
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Dickerson Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dickerson Manor

722 Emerson StDetroit, MI 48215
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Cheapest Available Jefferson East Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Spinnaker Apartment1BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson East, MI

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson East area is the $1.57 price per square foot 895 Harcourt Rd Model at 895 Harcourt Rd in the in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Jefferson East apartment is the 997 Nottingham Rd Model at 997 Nottingham Rd, Unit 997 Nottingham -1 South starting at $975 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
895 Harcourt Rd895 Harcourt Rd3BR,2BA$1.57
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
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Spinnaker Apartment1BR,2BA$1.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson East Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson East is starting from $1,500 at Grayhaven Marina Village.

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