Cheap Homes for Rent in Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $900 (11 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 Jennings Senior Living priced from $720. Eastpoint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $1.42 price per square foot 8331 Medbury St Model at 8331 Medbury St, Unit 3 in the in the Ravendale neighborhood starting from $1,700. 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.
8331 Medbury St, Unit 38331 Medbury St3BR,1BA$1.42
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
Beach Club Detroit1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.25
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Near East Side

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

There are currently 247 Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $4,195. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near East Side ranging from $950 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 $950 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,969.

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 $1,100 to $4,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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