Cheap Homes for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Near East Side area of Detroit.

property at 4489 Seminole St

$950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4489 Seminole St, Unit Upper Flat

4489 Seminole St
DetroitMI48214

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property at 5056 Bewick St

$1,199

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5056 Bewick St

DetroitMI48213

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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 7850 East Jefferson priced from $603. Alden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7850 East JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$603
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$734
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $1.39 price per square foot Cadillac Model at Lafayette Towers in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the Brownstone - 2/2 Model at River Place starting at $1,800 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit 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 TowersCadillac3BR,2BA$1.39
River PlaceBrownstone - 2/22BR,2BA$1.41
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
Van Dyke Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
9401 Navarre St, Unit East Village9401 Navarre St2BR,1BA$1.31
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.50
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31
5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west5300 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Near East Side

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

There are currently 255 Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $6,180. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near East Side ranging from $800 to $2,950.

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 $800 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,647.

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