Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poletown East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown East, MI

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poletown East area is the $1.43 price per square foot 310 Hendrie St Model at 310 Hendrie St, Unit #2 in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $2,150. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
310 Hendrie St, Unit #2310 Hendrie St4BR,2BA$1.43
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
4865 Dubois St, Unit Dubois- 1s floor Apartmen4865 Dubois St2BR,1BA$1.00
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Kirby Manor07's-Manor View2BR,1BA$2.20
92 E Forest Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west5300 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.40
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.80
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poletown East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Poletown East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Poletown East is at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS listed at $663.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Poletown East Apartment is $445 at Friendship Meadows LDHA.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Poletown East is starting from $1,100 at Friendship Meadows LDHA.

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