Cheap Homes for Rent in Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,100 (13 Rentals)

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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 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 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
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
El Tovar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1130 HolcombStudio,1BA$700
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Regency TowersStudio AStudio,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $0.96 price per square foot Single Model at Guoin Street Lofts in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the 2BR 1BA Model at Beach Club Detroit starting at $1,455 with a $1.13 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.
Guoin Street LoftsSingle1BR,1BA$0.96
Beach Club Detroit2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
2973 Harding St, Unit 29772973 Harding St2BR,1BA$0.78
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
Owen Park ApartmentsDouble2BR,1BA$1.44
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)2x12BR,1BA$1.45
El Tovar ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Near East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Near East Side?

There are currently 250 Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI with pricing that ranges from $479 to $4,195. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near East Side ranging from $1,150 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near East Side ranges from $1,150 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,915.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Near East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Near East Side range from $850 to $4,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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