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Friendship Meadows LDHA
1001 Leland StDetroit, MI 48207
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poletown East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (7 Rentals)
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CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS
80 E Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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71 Garfield St
71 Garfield StDetroit, MI 48201
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$9002 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West
5304 Mitchell StDetroit, MI 48211
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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 | $981 | $672 | $1,500 |
| Poletown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $445 | $2,500 |
| Poletown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $900 | $2,655 |
| Poletown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $950 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 7 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 Studio unit found at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS priced from $663. 71 Garfield St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Poletown East apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| St. Antoine Gardens | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown East, MI
As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poletown East area is the $1.00 price per square foot 5304 Mitchell St Model at 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Poletown East apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Friendship Meadows LDHA starting at $1,100 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Friendship Meadows LDHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Elaine Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Kirby Manor | 01's-Jameson | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| St. Antoine Gardens | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 92 E Forest Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Piquette Flats | Packard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
| Union at Midtown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Hancock | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poletown East?
The cheapest apartment in Poletown East is St. Antoine Gardens which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Poletown East costs $1,740.
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 44 regular apartments in Poletown East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Poletown East?
Cheap apartments in Poletown East have an average cost of $591 which is $1,149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poletown East.
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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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