
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poletown East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Poletown East area of Detroit.


5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west

71 Garfield St

5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

1119 Custer St, Unit apartment 202

5918 St. Antoine St, Unit 201

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506 E Kirby St

Piquette Flats

702 E Ferry St

4600 Woodward Ave, Unit 401

7436 Oakland Ave

Palmer Court Apartments

5918 St. Antoine St, Unit 404
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Medical Center Courts

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Poletown East, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Poletown East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poletown East Studio Apartments | $1,026 | $663 | $1,525 |
| Poletown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $445 | $2,500 |
| Poletown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $700 | $2,500 |
| Poletown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $950 | $2,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Poletown East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Poletown East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Poletown East area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA priced from $445. CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $663. Here are the most affordable Poletown East apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $445 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Piquette Flats | Packard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| Kirby Manor | 05's-Beaubien | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown East, MI
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poletown East area is the $1.27 price per square foot Market Rent 2 Bed Model at Palmer Court Apartments in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Poletown East apartment is the 5304 Mitchell St Model at 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poletown East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Court Apartments | Market Rent 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Union at Midtown | 2x2 Individual Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Elaine Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Piquette Flats | Packard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west | 5300 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Hancock | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poletown East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Poletown East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Poletown East is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poletown East?
The cheapest apartment in Poletown East is Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Poletown East costs $1,603.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poletown East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Poletown East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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