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1401 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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550-560 Parkview DrDetroit, MI 48214
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Lower East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower East Side area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $715. Jennings Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Lower East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$948
5074 Chalmers St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$999
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA1BR,1BA$1,020
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, MI

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $1.56 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 3685 Bedford St Model at 3685 Bedford St, Unit Bedford #1 starting at $1,125 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the East English Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.56
3685 Bedford St, Unit Bedford #13685 Bedford St2BR,1BA$1.13
981 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2N981 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Van Dyke Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
7850 East JeffersonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
15117 E Vernor Hwy, Unit 715117 E Vernor Hwy2BR,1BA$1.33
Vinetta Lofts2 BDR 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.50
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lower East Side, Detroit, MI

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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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