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Friendship Meadows LDHA
1001 Leland StDetroit, MI 48207
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5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west
5300 Mitchell StDetroit, MI 48211
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71 Garfield St
71 Garfield StDetroit, MI 48201
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5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West
5304 Mitchell StDetroit, MI 48211
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92 E Forest Ave
92 E Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
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223 E Ferry St, Unit 103
223 E Ferry StDetroit, MI 48202
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Elaine Lofts
5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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223 E Ferry St, Unit 201
223 E Ferry StDetroit, MI 48202
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Piquette Flats
411 Piquette StDetroit, MI 48202
272 Hendrie St
DetroitMI48202
506 E Kirby St
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4600 Woodward Ave, Unit 306
4600 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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4600 Woodward Ave, Unit 401
4600 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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223 E Ferry St, Unit 101
223 E Ferry StDetroit, MI 48202
15 E Kirby St, Unit 906
15 E Kirby St
DetroitMI48202
15 E Kirby St, Unit 906
15 E Kirby St
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702 E Ferry St
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The Belnord
324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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Medical Center Courts
4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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St. Antoine Gardens
5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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Milwaukee Park Lofts
2566 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48211
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Kirby Center Lofts
609 E Kirby StDetroit, MI 48202
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Garfield Lofts
4600 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Nailah Commons (Formally Art Center Row)
671 E Kirby StDetroit, MI 48202
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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 |
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| Poletown East Studio Apartments | $1,045 | $663 | $1,525 |
| Poletown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $445 | $2,528 |
| Poletown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $700 | $2,500 |
| Poletown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $1,399 | $2,500 |
| Poletown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Meadows LDHA | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $445 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 92 E Forest Ave | Studio-Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Palmer Court Apartments | Market Rent 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1,603 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown East, MI
As of May 31, 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 Full 2x2 Apartment Model at Union at Midtown starting at $2,050 with a $2.16 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. |
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| Palmer Court Apartments | Market Rent 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Union at Midtown | Full 2x2 Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| 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 | 07's-Manor View | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| 5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west | 5300 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 92 E Forest Ave | Studio-Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.96 |
| 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 LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Poletown East costs $1,750.
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 8 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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