Cheap Homes for Rent in Chene Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 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
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Villa Lante ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chene, MI

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chene area is the $1.13 price per square foot 436 Prentis St Model at 436 Prentis St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Chene apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.13 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.
436 Prentis St, Unit 2436 Prentis St3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Northend VillageNE3B2b403BR,2BA$0.73
Hendrie Lofts74 Charlotte1BR,1BA$1.18
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Willis ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Villa Lante ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chene

What type of rentals are currently available in Chene?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in Chene, MI with pricing that ranges from $479 to $4,195. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chene ranging from $1,200 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chene?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chene ranges from $1,200 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,744.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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