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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 Eastpoint priced from $730. Pasadena Investments LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Lower East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1130 HolcombStudio,1BA$730
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Village Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$934
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA4 Aff1BR,1BA$965
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$975
703 Parker StParker #31BR,1BA$1,000
Alden Towers1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, MI

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $0.96 price per square foot Single Model at Guoin Street Lofts in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 4658 Helen St Model at 4658 Helen St, Unit 3 starting at $1,250 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Downtown Hamtramck 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.
Guoin Street LoftsSingle1BR,1BA$0.96
4658 Helen St, Unit 34658 Helen St3BR,1BA$0.96
Beach Club Detroit2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
2973 Harding St, Unit 29772973 Harding St2BR,1BA$0.78
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
860 Beaconsfield Ave860 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
5266 Coplin St, Unit 5266 Coplin5266 Coplin St2BR,1BA$1.26
Village Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower East Side, Detroit, MI

Ranked #89

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lower East Side Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower East Side is at Eastpoint listed at $730.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment is $810 at Village Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower East Side is starting from $934 at Jennings Senior Living.

What is the most affordable Lower East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lower East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Place and starts from $2,100.

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