Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chene Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $445 (62 Rentals)

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Elaine Lofts
$1,250 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,850

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Elaine Lofts

5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Lofts on Mack
$1,350 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,450

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The Lofts on Mack

240 Mack AveDetroit, MI 48201
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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 3 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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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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8535 Maxwell St

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The Keyes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Keyes

665 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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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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Strathmore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strathmore Apartments

70 W Alexandrine StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Isabelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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Newberry Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Hall

100 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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St. Antoine Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antoine Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Milwaukee Park Lofts

2566 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48211
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Hadley Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Hall Apartments

635-665 Warren StDetroit, MI 48201
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Six55 Detroit
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Six55 Detroit

655 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Hendrie Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hendrie Lofts

5734 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48202
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Beethoven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beethoven Apartments

4474 3rd StDetroit, MI 48201
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Kirby Center Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby Center Lofts

609 E Kirby StDetroit, MI 48202
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Forest Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Arms

4625-4647 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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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 Studio unit found at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS priced from $663. The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Chene apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio1BR,1BA$850
The Keyes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$905
Strathmore ApartmentsA7 Affordable1BR,1BA$965
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
The BelcrestStudio Medium - 10 StackStudio,1BA$995
The AlexandrineStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,100
Westwill Apartments MidtownWest Willis: Where Luxury Meets Midtown Energy ...1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chene, MI

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chene area is the $1.27 price per square foot Market Rent 2 Bed Model at Palmer Court Apartments in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Chene apartment is the The Canfield Model at Westwill Apartments Midtown starting at $1,580 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Palmer Court ApartmentsMarket Rent 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.27
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Canfield2BR,1BA$1.80
Cameron Court2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
Graphic Arts Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Union at Midtown2x2 Individual Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Elaine Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
The Willis2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.05
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio1BR,1BA$1.70
The Keyes0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.90
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Chene, Detroit, MI

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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!

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 $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chene?

The cheapest apartment in Chene is CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Chene costs $1,440.

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

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