Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson East 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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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 Port Apartment2BR,2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson East, MI

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson East area is the $1.43 price per square foot 1244 Maryland St Model at 1244 Maryland St, Unit 1244 Upper in the in the East English Village neighborhood starting from $1,720. The second greatest value Jefferson East apartment is the 1333 Beaconsfield Ave Model at 1333 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1333 starting at $1,600 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the East English Village 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.
1244 Maryland St, Unit 1244 Upper1244 Maryland St3BR,1BA$1.43
1333 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 13331333 Beaconsfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.39
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Port Apartment2BR,2BA$1.53
15117 E Vernor Hwy, Unit 715117 E Vernor Hwy2BR,1BA$1.33

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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