
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chene Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (80 Rentals)
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5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west, Unit Lower front west

The Belcrest

71 Garfield St

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

Brentwood

The Barlum

5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West, Unit Upper Front West

Genesis Villas
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The Alexandrine

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92 E Forest Ave

Prince Hall

The Lindley

Westwill Apartments

2627 John R St

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Elaine Lofts

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The Lofts on Mack

3478 Ludden St

Piquette Flats
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411 Piquette Ave

University Club

The Auburn

506 E Kirby St

8306 Carrie St

The Willis

5338 Beaubien

702 E Ferry St

Palmer Court Apartments

15 E Kirby St, Unit 329, Unit 329
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1956 Campau Farms Cir

Hancock Court

Noel Village

The Renaud & Touraine

The Belnord

Phillips Manor Apartments

The Villa Lante

Devenir District- 439 Selden

The Orington

Medical Center Courts
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Newberry Hall

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St. Antoine Gardens

634 Selden St

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Hadley Hall Apartments

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Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine

404 West St
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Chene, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chene?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chene Studio Apartments | $1,107 | $663 | $1,385 |
| Chene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $445 | $3,053 |
| Chene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $700 | $3,500 |
| Chene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $1,171 | $2,500 |
| Chene 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chene Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Chene Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chene area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows LDHA priced from $445. CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $663. Here are the most affordable Chene apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Meadows LDHA | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $445 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| The Belcrest | Studio Co-Living | Studio,1BA | $783 |
| The Hamilton Midtown Detroit | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Isabelle | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chene, MI
As of April 11, 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 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Northend Village starting at $1,610 with a $1.28 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Court Apartments | Market Rent 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Northend Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 9727 Dequindre St, Unit #2 | 9727 Dequindre St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Friendship Meadows LDHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Westwill Apartments | The Warren | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 73 E Palmer St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west | 5300 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chene Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chene?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chene is at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS listed at $663.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chene Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chene Apartment is $445 at Friendship Meadows LDHA.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chene Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chene is starting from $1,100 at Friendship Meadows LDHA.
What is the most affordable Chene Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chene Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northend Village and starts from $1,451.
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