Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poletown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $663 (35 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,085 - $1,390

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Base Rent$1,085 - $1,390
Total Monthly Price$1,085 - $1,390
Studio Apartments Available Nov 15

28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Bethune Lofts
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$1,250 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,850
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Bethune Lofts

1800 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
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St. Antoine Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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Poletown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poletown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Poletown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS priced from $663. The Hamilton Midtown Detroit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Poletown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio, 1BA$663
The Hamilton Midtown DetroitMicro StudioStudio, 1BA$800
Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$899
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$900
The BarlumStudioStudio, 1BA$905
Lafayette TowersFillmoreStudio, 1BA$911
The PavilionLafayetteStudio, 1BA$928
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA1BR, 1BA$1,020
The Broderick Tower (MCI)The CraneStudio, 1BA$1,070
The AlexandrineStudio, 1 BathroomStudio, 1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown, MI

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poletown area is the $1.45 price per square foot Brownstone - 2/2 Model at River Place in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Poletown apartment is the Milwaukee Model at The Boulevard in the Art Center neighborhood starting at $2,345 with a $2.01 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poletown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceBrownstone - 2/22BR, 2BA$1.45
The BoulevardMilwaukee2BR, 2BA$2.01
Waters Edge Apartments of HarbortownA11BR, 1BA$2.09
The Kales Building2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR, 1.5BA$2.11
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Canfield2BR, 1BA$1.80
Bethune Lofts1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.08
City Place DetroitDeluxe One Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$1.90
Lafayette TowersFillmoreStudio, 1BA$1.60
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA31BR, 1BA$1.96
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio, 1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poletown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Poletown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Poletown is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poletown?

The cheapest apartment in Poletown is CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Poletown costs $1,640.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poletown?

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 17 regular apartments in Poletown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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