
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (30 Rentals)
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River Crest

Jennings Senior Living

Pasadena Investments LLC

590 Parkview Dr
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City Club Apartments Lafayette Park

Beach Club Detroit

5015 Maxwell St, Unit 5015 Maxwell St

Van Dyke Village Apartments
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River Place
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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 |
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Lower East Side Studio Apartments | $945 | $645 | $3,150 |
Lower East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $720 | $1,685 |
Lower East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $934 | $2,545 |
Lower East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $950 | $3,790 |
Lower East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $1,565 | $3,414 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Lower East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower East Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Jennings Senior Living priced from $720. Eastpoint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Lower East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Jennings Senior Living | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Eastpoint | Studio 1 Bathroom - 1130 Holcomb | Studio,1BA | $730 |
Pasadena Investments LLC | ST/1B | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Village Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
El Tovar Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A4 Aff | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Beach Club Detroit | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, MI
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $1.68 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 5015 Maxwell St Model at 5015 Maxwell St, Unit 5015 Maxwell St starting at $1,000 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Ravendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Place | Rooftop - 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
5015 Maxwell St, Unit 5015 Maxwell St | 5015 Maxwell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 940 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
4820 Haverhill St, Unit UNIT #2 | 4820 Haverhill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
El Tovar Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Beach Club Detroit | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
Village Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Jennings Senior Living | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Pasadena Investments LLC | ST/1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower East Side, Detroit, MI
Ranked #74
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 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 $1,000.
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 $2,489.
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 13 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 $191 which is $2,298 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower East Side.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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