Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chene Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (36 Rentals)

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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Isabelle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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The Rinaldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rinaldo

27 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Forest Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Arms

4625-4647 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Newberry Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Hall

100 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Lindley
Studio Apartments

The Lindley

479 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Milwaukee Park Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Milwaukee Park Lofts

2566 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48211
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Chene, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chene Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chene area of Detroit, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Northend Village priced from $653. 71 Garfield St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Chene apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northend Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$653
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$799
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio AptStudio,1BA$850
The RinaldoStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$985
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,025
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Willis ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chene, MI

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chene area is the $0.96 price per square foot 4658 Helen St Model at 4658 Helen St, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown Hamtramck neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Chene apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Northend Village starting at $653 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chene apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4658 Helen St, Unit 34658 Helen St3BR,1BA$0.96
Northend Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.52
Hendrie Lofts55 Peterboro2BR,1BA$1.18
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.30
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chene, Detroit, MI

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Chene, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Chene Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chene Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chene?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chene is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chene?

The cheapest apartment in Chene is 71 Garfield St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Chene costs $1,635.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chene?

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 46 regular apartments in Chene 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 Chene?

Cheap apartments in Chene have an average cost of $392 which is $1,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chene.

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