Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (18 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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Islandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, MI 48214
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8330 E Jefferson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8330 E Jefferson Ave

8330 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
Senior Living
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Hibbard Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hibbard Tower

8905 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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1780 Van Dyke
1 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Van Dyke

1780 Van DykeDetroit, MI 48214
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550 Parkview
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Parkview

550-560 Parkview DrDetroit, MI 48214
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703 Parker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 Parker St

703 Parker StDetroit, MI 48214
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Riverfront East, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront East area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Eastpoint priced from $700. Hibbard Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Riverfront East apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1130 HolcombStudio,1BA$700
Hibbard TowerStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Village Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810
Parker House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$895
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront East, MI

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront East area is the $0.88 price per square foot Model2A Model at Jennings Senior Living in the in the Gold Coast neighborhood starting from $934. The second greatest value Riverfront East apartment is the 2B 940 Model at Van Dyke Village Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
Owen Park ApartmentsDouble2BR,1BA$1.44
The Coe at West VillageThe Earl1BR,1BA$1.78
Alden Towers1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Village Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
The Van Dyke in West Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Parker House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.88
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1160 HolcombStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront East, Detroit, MI

Ranked #55

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Riverfront East Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront East is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront East?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront East is Village Park Apartments which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Riverfront East costs $3,414.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront East?

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 5 regular apartments in Riverfront East 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 Riverfront East?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront East have an average cost of $167 which is $3,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront East.

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