Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Neighborhood of Franklin, MI from $700 (5 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Edgewood Court North priced from $925. Philamer has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewood Court NorthStudioStudio,1BA$925
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Altitude Apartments East ( Ferndale 28 LLC)Altitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.23 price per square foot Eaton Townhome Model at Huntley Square in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Georgetown Model at Spring Haven starting at $2,699 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Fries Park 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.
Huntley SquareEaton Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Spring HavenGeorgetown2BR,2.5BA$1.61
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
Colony Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
CamelotOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Metropolitan 13 Flats2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.71
2757 Gardner Ave, Unit 22757 Gardner Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Kensington At Beverly HillsMelroseStudio ,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI with pricing that ranges from $925 to $13,000. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $700 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,799.

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