1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Poletown East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (42 Rentals)

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property at 702 E Ferry St

$1,458 - $1,911

1 Bedroom Rentals

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702 E Ferry St

DetroitMI48202
property at 457 E Kirby St

$1,815 - $1,924

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 29, 2026

457 E Kirby St

DetroitMI48202
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The Belnord
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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102 Garfield St
1 Bedroom Apartments

102 Garfield St

102 Garfield StDetroit, MI 48201
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295 E Ferry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

295 E Ferry St

295 E Ferry StDetroit, MI 48202
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Chap Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chap Lofts

2843 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202
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2941 E Warren Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2941 E Warren Ave

2941 E Warren AveDetroit, MI 48211
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2818 Benson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2818 Benson St

2818 Benson StDetroit, MI 48207

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Medical Center Courts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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Milwaukee Park Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Milwaukee Park Lofts

2566 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48211
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Kirby Center Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby Center Lofts

609 E Kirby StDetroit, MI 48202
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Garfield Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Lofts

4600 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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West Hancock
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Hancock

71-77 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201

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Warren Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Warren Plaza

430 E Warren AveDetroit, MI 48201
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St. Aubin Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Aubin Square

4200 Saint Aubin StDetroit, MI 48207
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Forest Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

1331 E Canfield StDetroit, MI 48207
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Cityview Senior Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cityview Senior Tower

4701 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48201
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4425 John R St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4425 John R St

4425 John R StDetroit, MI 48201
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Williams Pavilion
1 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Pavilion

99 E Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Poletown East, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Largest Available Poletown East 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Poletown East area of Detroit, MI is found at 92 E Forest Ave and is listed at 804 square feet priced from $2,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
92 E Forest Ave804 Sq Ft$2,500
71 Garfield St1 Bed, 1 bath800 Sq Ft$1,048
Piquette FlatsLark XL 1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$1,560
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed650 Sq Ft$1,025
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom564 Sq Ft$445

Cheapest Available Poletown East 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Poletown East of Detroit, MI is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $445 at Friendship Meadows LDHA. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Poletown East is currently $1,442. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom$445
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed$1,025
71 Garfield St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,048
Piquette FlatsLark XL 1 Bedroom$1,560
92 E Forest Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,600

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Poletown East, Detroit, MI

Ranked #72

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Poletown East Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Poletown East with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Poletown East is at Friendship Meadows LDHA listed at $445.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Poletown East Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Poletown East is $1,442.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Poletown East Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Poletown East is a 804 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at 92 E Forest Ave.

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