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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 7850 East Jefferson priced from $650. Jennings Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7850 East Jefferson1B1B40%1BR,1BA$650
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$780
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Village Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810
Regency TowersStudio BStudio,1BA$850
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$875
Fyfe ApartmentsS2 (Studio / One Bathroom Classic)Studio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $1.50 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the 1bed/ 1bath Model at The Claridge Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.36 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.
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MITwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.50
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Jean RivardThe Ottowa1BR,1BA$1.42
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
Village Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.23
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near East Side, Detroit, MI

Ranked #23

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is 7850 East Jefferson which is listed at $633, 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 69 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 $418 which is $2,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near 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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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.