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Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Chalmers Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson Chalmers area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $715. 17161 Denver St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Chalmers apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
17161 Denver St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
EastpointeEastpointe 1 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$853

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Chalmers, MI

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Chalmers area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3685 Bedford St Model at 3685 Bedford St, Unit #2 in the in the East English Village neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Jefferson Chalmers apartment is the 900 Nottingham Rd Model at 900 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2 starting at $1,275 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Chalmers apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3685 Bedford St, Unit #23685 Bedford St2BR,1BA$1.13
900 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2900 Nottingham Rd2BR,1BA$1.42
Riverside Tower3 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)3BR,1BA$2.19
Vinetta Lofts2 BDR 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
891 Beaconsfield Ave891 Beaconsfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
837 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1S837 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Spinmaker Apartment1BR,1BA$1.69
15304 Kercheval Ave, Unit #315304 Kercheval Ave2BR,1BA$1.79
17161 Denver St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.50

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Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Chalmers

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson Chalmers?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Chalmers, MI with pricing that ranges from $682 to $2,550. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson Chalmers ranging from $1,150 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jefferson Chalmers?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson Chalmers ranges from $1,150 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,838.

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