Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (80 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,070 - $1,390
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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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Don Juan Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Don Juan Apartments

1141-1151 Holcomb 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 Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $715. 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
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio,1BA$849
The AmoThe PeterboroStudio,1BA$900
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of June 09, 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 2x2 Model at Village Park Apartments starting at $1,413 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Gold Coast 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
Village Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Van Dyke Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
7850 East JeffersonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
920 E Grand Blvd, Unit E grand920 E Grand BlvdStudio ,1BA$0.94
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.27
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.50
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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Jennings Senior Living which is listed at $720, 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 30 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 $293 which is $3,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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