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

71 Garfield St

The Lindley

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis
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75 W Palmer Ave

5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

Strathmore Apartments

Genesis Villas

Sheridan Court

Wellesley

The Barlum

Westwill Apartments

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

St. Antoine Gardens
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The Belcrest

51 W Palmer Ave

516 E Kirby St

Piquette Flats

4207 4th 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 |
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Chene Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $672 | $1,500 |
Chene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $445 | $2,500 |
Chene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $900 | $2,400 |
Chene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $950 | $2,500 |
Chene 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $1,200 | $2,678 |
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There are currently 42 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
The Lindley | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $849 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $849 |
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | Studio Apt | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Strathmore Apartments | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Westwill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Hamilton Midtown Detroit | Studio - Floorplan 1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Marston | Lower | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
Westwill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Friendship Meadows LDHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
324 East Bethune Street | 1 Bed | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
Sheridan Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
St. Antoine Gardens | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChene, Detroit, MI
Ranked #34
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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