Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poletown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (35 Rentals)

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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. 71 Garfield St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Poletown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$849
Regency TowersStudio BStudio,1BA$875
Lafayette TowersFoxStudio,1BA$880
PalmsStudio A8Studio,1BA$895
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$895
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Strathmore ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown, MI

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poletown area is the $1.68 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Poletown apartment is the C Model at Waters Edge Apartments of Harbortown starting at $1,916 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. 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 PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.68
Waters Edge Apartments of HarbortownC2BR,2BA$1.63
Trumbull Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
The Kales Building1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.78
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Lafayette TowersFoxStudio ,1BA$1.67
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.70

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Poletown, Detroit, MI

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Poletown Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poletown?

The cheapest apartment in Poletown is Brainard which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Poletown costs $2,425.

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 102 regular apartments in Poletown 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?

Cheap apartments in Poletown have an average cost of $402 which is $2,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poletown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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