Cheap Homes for Rent in Poletown East Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,600 (17 Rentals)

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Poletown East, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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$700
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,025
Piquette FlatsAvanti StudioStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown East, MI

As of September 10, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Kirby Manor01's-Jameson2BR,1BA$2.33
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
102 Garfield St, Unit 2A102 Garfield St1BR,1BA$2.09
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40
Union at MidtownStudioStudio ,1BA$3.00
Piquette FlatsAvanti StudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Poletown East, Detroit, MI

Ranked #49

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poletown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Poletown East?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Poletown East, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $3,360. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poletown East ranging from $1,600 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Poletown East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Poletown East ranges from $1,600 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,625.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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