
Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Franklin, MI (159 Rentals)


42 West Apartments

Corner Place Apartments

Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)

Huntley Square

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Eton Square Apartments & Townhomes

555 Luxury Apartments

Parkview Apartments

Camelot Apartments

Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI
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Kensington At Beverly Hills

Metropolitan 13 Flats

Oakwood Villa Apartments

The Forefront Birmingham

Philips Rowhomes

Amber Court Apartments

355 E 14 Mile

Spring Haven

Lincoln House

Chatsford Manor
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Altitude Apartments East

Philamer

735 Forest Ave

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Edgewood Court North

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Maple Road Townes

Maplecrest Apartments

Hartford Place

Harvard Lofts ^ (Harvard 13 LLC)

166 W Lincoln St

1017 Henrietta St, Unit 1017
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1493 E 14 Mile Rd

444 Chester St, Unit 413

444 Chester St, Unit 420

29585 Woodhaven Ln

323 N Eton St, Unit G

437 N Eton St, Unit 403

650 W Lincoln St

1972 Maryland Blvd

4727 Olivia Ave

156 N Worth St
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1175 Chapin Ave

551 N Old Woodward Ave

630 Ann St

201 Park Ave

771-773 Henrietta St

271 W Maple Rd

16940 W 13 Mile Rd

999 Norfolk St

32349 Sheridan Dr

30276 Southfield Rd
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East Side, Franklin, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $1,642 | $1,085 | $2,379 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,000 | $5,300 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $1,100 | $6,400 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,107 | $1,340 | $6,412 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,980 | $1,100 | $3,400 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,054 | $1,900 | $6,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $6,405 | $3,250 | $9,995 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Northwest Detroit, MI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Amongst all of the communities in Franklin, this neighborhood is known as one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and great education opportunities.
Luxury Living Rating
This area of town has come to be one of the best-regarded luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog or cat owners, listen up! this area is amongst the finest communities for renting with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about East Side
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East Side area of Franklin, MI?
As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 159 available East Side apartments priced from $1,000 to $6,412, with an average monthly rent of $2,522.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Side Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Side ranges from $1,000 to $5,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,414.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Side range from $1,100 to $6,400. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,558.
How expensive are East Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,340 to $6,412 - averaging $3,107 for the location.
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