Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $445 (76 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,070 - $1,390

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Base Rent$1,070 - $1,390
Total Monthly Price$1,070 - $1,390
Studio Apartments Available Oct 2

28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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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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7850 East Jefferson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7850 East Jefferson

7850 East Jefferson AveDetroit, 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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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 Studio unit found at 7850 East Jefferson priced from $603. Alden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7850 East JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$603
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$734
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio,1BA$849
EastpointeEastpointe 3 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$865
The AmoThe PeterboroStudio,1BA$900
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The Hive on RussellStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $1.45 price per square foot Brownstone - 2/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the Studio Model at E & B Brewery Lofts starting at $1,295 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Necklace District 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.
River PlaceBrownstone - 2/22BR,2BA$1.45
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
Village Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.41
Vinetta Lofts2 BDR 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.49
9401 Navarre St, Unit East Village9401 Navarre St2BR,1BA$1.31
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.50
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
7850 East JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 $905.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is Jennings Senior Living which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $1,468.

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 9 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 $285 which is $1,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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