Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (69 Rentals)

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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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Islandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, 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. El Tovar Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. 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
El Tovar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
The AmoThe CliffordStudio,1BA$700
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1130 HolcombStudio,1BA$730
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Village Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810
Manchester ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
Fyfe ApartmentsS2 (Studio / One Bathroom Classic)Studio,1BA$895
CBD Detroit ApartmentsStudio Affordable Program Nn-AFFStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of September 04, 2025 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 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 Near East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
5015 Maxwell St, Unit 5015 Maxwell St5015 Maxwell St2BR,1BA$1.04
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Lafayette TowersGuardian1BR,1BA$1.48
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Alden Towers1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Village Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31

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Near East Side, Detroit, MI

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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 Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $2,862.

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 18 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 $235 which is $2,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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