
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Jean Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (19 Rentals)
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8900 E Jefferson Ave

590 Parkview Dr

The Jefferson
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Van Dyke Village Apartments

4706 Lakewood St

5075 Eastlawn St

4840 St Clair St
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4013 Beniteau St

4013 Beniteau St

8900 E Jefferson Ave
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St Jean, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Jean?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jean Studio Apartments | $787 | $682 | $900 | 
| St Jean 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,046 | $825 | $2,250 | 
| St Jean 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $995 | $2,375 | 
| St Jean 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $950 | $3,790 | 
| St Jean 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $3,414 | $3,414 | 
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the St Jean Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available St Jean Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Jean area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Eastpointe priced from $730. The Jefferson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable St Jean apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe | Eastpointe 1 Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $730 | 
| The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $948 | 
| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 960 | 2BR,1BA | $1,066 | 
| The Coe at West Village | The Earl | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Jean, MI
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Jean area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2B 940 Model at Van Dyke Village Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value St Jean apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at The Jefferson starting at $1,838 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Jean apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 940 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 | 
| The Jefferson | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 | 
| The Coe at West Village | The Earl | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 | 
| Eastpointe | Eastpointe 3 Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSt Jean, Detroit, MI
Ranked #144
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Jean Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Jean?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Jean is under $1,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Jean?
The cheapest apartment in St Jean is Eastpointe which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in St Jean costs $3,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Jean?
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 3 regular apartments in St Jean 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 St Jean?
Cheap apartments in St Jean have an average cost of $163 which is $3,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Jean.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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