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property at 799 E Grand Blvd

$1,100 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 25

799 E Grand Blvd

DetroitMI48207

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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 $715. 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$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1B1BR,1BA$800
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Fyfe ApartmentsS1 (Studio / One Bathroom Classic)Studio,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $1.10 price per square foot Studio Model at E & B Brewery Lofts in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the 2404 Baldwin St Model at 2404 Baldwin St, Unit 2404 starting at $1,472 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Islandview 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.
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
2404 Baldwin St, Unit 24042404 Baldwin St2BR,1BA$1.31
2282 Belvidere St2282 Belvidere St3BR,2BA$1.45
3801 Ellery St, Unit Kiley Faraci3801 Ellery St2BR,1BA$1.05
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.27
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
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 $3,414.

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 61 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 $421 which is $2,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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