Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chene Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (42 Rentals)

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516 E Kirby St

DetroitMI48202
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4207 4th St

DetroitMI48201

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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, 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 Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, 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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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 Rinaldo
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rinaldo

27 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Forest Arms
Studio to 2 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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Milwaukee Park Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Milwaukee Park Lofts

2566 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48211
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, 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 Lindley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Chene apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
The LindleyStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$849
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$849
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio AptStudio,1BA$850
Strathmore ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$965
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$995
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Hamilton Midtown DetroitStudio - Floorplan 1Studio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chene, MI

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chene area is the $1.33 price per square foot Lower Model at Marston in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Chene apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $1.06 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.
MarstonLower2BR,2.5BA$1.33
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$1.18
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
324 East Bethune Street1 Bed1BR,1.5BA$1.73
Sheridan Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.73
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chene, Detroit, MI

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chene?

The cheapest apartment in Chene is The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Chene costs $1,733.

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 42 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 $333 which is $1,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chene.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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