Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Franklin, MI from $800 (53 Rentals)

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The Baldwin on Chester
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Catalpa Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalpa Lofts

2575 Catalpa DrBerkley, MI 48072
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Hartford Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Place

650 Ann StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Merrillwood Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrillwood Collection

211 E Merrill StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Colony Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Park Apartments

21890 Colony Park CirSouthfield, MI 48076
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East Side, Franklin, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Altitude Apartments East priced from $950. Philamer has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude Apartments EastAltitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$950
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Amber Court ApartmentsAlberta I1BR,1BA$1,095
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,180
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Kensington At Beverly HillsDoheny1BR,1BA$1,265
Huntley SquareBennington1BR,1BA$1,270
Maplecrest Apartments - Birmingham Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,275
Camelot ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,290
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.55 price per square foot Georgetown Model at Spring Haven in the in the Fries Park neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the The Cheshire (2BR / 2BA) Model at Colony Park Apartments starting at $1,635 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spring HavenGeorgetown2BR,2.5BA$1.55
Colony Park ApartmentsThe Cheshire (2BR / 2BA)2BR,2BA$1.31
Corner PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Huntley SquareAtherton2BR,2BA$1.54
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Kensington At Beverly HillsDoheny1BR,1BA$1.58
Camelot ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.65
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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East Side, Franklin, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Franklin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $950 at Altitude Apartments East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,180 at Oakwood Villa Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Huntley Square and starts from $2,195.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.