Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (65 Rentals)

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property at 227 Iron St

$998 - $1,051

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 16

227 Iron St

DetroitMI48207

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property at 799 E Grand Blvd

$1,100 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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799 E Grand Blvd

DetroitMI48207
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Islandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, MI 48214
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North One Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

North One Apartments

1401 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Don Juan Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Don Juan Apartments

1141-1151 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Grand Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Place Apartments

190 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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Hibbard Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hibbard Tower

8905 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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1780 Van Dyke
1 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Van Dyke

1780 Van DykeDetroit, MI 48214
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Near East Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows LDHA priced from $445. Alden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$700
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
Regency TowersStudio BStudio,1BA$799
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$875
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1bed/ 1bath Model at The Claridge Apartments in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Chene Park Commons starting at $1,069 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Chene Park Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
4865 Dubois St, Unit Dubois- 1s floor Apartmen4865 Dubois St2BR,1BA$1.00
Jean RivardThe Ottowa1BR,1BA$1.42
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31
5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west5300 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.40

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Detroit, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near East Side is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $2,662.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near 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 81 regular apartments in Near 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 Near East Side?

Cheap apartments in Near East Side have an average cost of $484 which is $2,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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