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55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)
1001 Leland StDetroit, MI 48207
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71 Garfield St
71 Garfield StDetroit, MI 48201
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4865 Dubois StDetroit, MI 48207
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5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West
5304 Mitchell StDetroit, MI 48211
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1600 Antietam AveDetroit, MI 48207
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The Pavilion
1 Lafayette Plaisance StDetroit, MI 48207
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40 Davenport StDetroit, MI 48201
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Piquette Flats
411 Piquette StDetroit, MI 48202
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3101-3111 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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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 | $1,104 | $672 | $1,850 |
| Poletown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $479 | $3,999 |
| Poletown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $900 | $3,745 |
| Poletown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $950 | $4,195 |
| Poletown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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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 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 71 Garfield St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Poletown East apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Pavilion | Lafayette | Studio,1BA | $986 |
| The Hamilton Midtown Detroit | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poletown East, MI
As of May 08, 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 2x1 Model at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) starting at $1,171 with a $1.45 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Elaine Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Pavilion | Premier Nicolet | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Boulevard | Pallister | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
| Kirby Manor | 06's-Lindebergh | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
| Piquette Flats | Starlight XL Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
| City Place Detroit | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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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 $1,414.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poletown East?
The cheapest apartment in Poletown East is 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Poletown East costs $2,849.
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 30 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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