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Friendship Meadows LDHA
1001 Leland StDetroit, MI 48207
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5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west, 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, Unit Upper Front West
5304 Mitchell StDetroit, MI 48211
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92 E Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
2627 John R St
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Elaine Lofts
5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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Piquette Flats
411 Piquette StDetroit, MI 48202
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Palmer Court Apartments
5721 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
15 E Kirby St, Unit 329, Unit 329
15 E Kirby St
DetroitMI48202
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poletown East Studio Apartments | $1,131 | $663 | $1,385 |
| Poletown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $445 | $3,108 |
| Poletown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $700 | $3,500 |
| Poletown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $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 |
| Piquette Flats | Avanti Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown East, MI
As of April 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. |
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| 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 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 | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| Piquette Flats | Avanti Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
| 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 $1,700.
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 11 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 $621 which is $1,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poletown East.
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