
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $720 (16 Rentals)


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Lower East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower East Side Studio Apartments | $968 | $682 | $3,150 |
Lower East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $720 | $1,990 |
| Lower East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $825 | $2,645 |
| Lower East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,037 | $3,019 |
| Lower East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower East Side is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Lower East Side is Jennings Senior Living which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Lower East Side costs $3,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower East Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Lower East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lower East Side?
Cheap apartments in Lower East Side have an average cost of $124 which is $3,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower East Side.
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