Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Detroit Neighborhood of Warren, MI from $800 (35 Rentals)

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property at 20078 Waltham St

$1,050

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20078 Waltham St

DetroitMI48205

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 20091 Barlow St

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20091 Barlow St

DetroitMI48205
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East Detroit, Warren, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Anthos Gardens priced from $711. Metro East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$711
Metro East ApartmentsMetro East Apartments - One Bedroom Available Now1BR,1BA$800
Victorian Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Regency Club1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$953
Wildwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Cove on 10 - Warren, MIThe Regency1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Detroit, MI

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Detroit area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Beds | 1.5 Baths Townhome Model at Regency Club in the in the Van Dyke neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value East Detroit apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Victorian Estates starting at $1,125 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the South Warren neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regency Club2 Beds | 1.5 Baths Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Victorian Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Wildwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$1.06
Cove on 10 - Warren, MIThe Cambridge1BR,1BA$1.75

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Detroit, Warren, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in East Detroit?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in East Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $695 to $4,827. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Detroit ranging from $850 to $1,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Detroit ranges from $850 to $1,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,297.

Expert Rental Resources

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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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.