Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (21 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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Windmill Pointe Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Pointe Manor

943 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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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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Jefferson Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Square

541 Dickerson StDetroit, MI 48215
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Jefferson Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Meadows

13101 Freud StDetroit, MI 48215
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Marlborough North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marlborough North

1031 Marlborough StDetroit, MI 48215
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887 Beaconsfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

887 Beaconsfield Ave

887 Beaconsfield AveGrosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

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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 June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson East area is the $1.11 price per square foot 15117 E Vernor Hwy Model at 15117 E Vernor Hwy, Unit 11 in the in the East English Village neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Jefferson East apartment is the The Spinnaker Apartment Model at Grayhaven Marina Village starting at $1,300 with a $1.69 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.
15117 E Vernor Hwy, Unit 1115117 E Vernor Hwy2BR,1BA$1.11
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 $1,600 at Grayhaven Marina Village.

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