
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chene Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (30 Rentals)
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71 Garfield St

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

City Place Detroit

4865 Dubois St, Unit Dubois- 2nd floor Apartme

The Rinaldo

487 Prentis St
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5440 Cass Ave

Genesis Villas

Sheridan Court

75 W Palmer Ave
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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 | $1,127 | $672 | $2,145 |
Chene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $479 | $3,999 |
Chene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $900 | $4,000 |
Chene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $950 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 30 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $700 |
The Belcrest | Co-Living Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Villa Lante Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
The Rinaldo | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Sheridan Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Westwill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chene, MI
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chene area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Chene apartment is the Hendrie Lofts Model at Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro Houses starting at $1,829 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Art Center 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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Westwill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro Houses | Hendrie Lofts | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Sheridan Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
University Club | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Villa Lante Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChene, Detroit, MI
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI 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 $1,006.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chene?
The cheapest apartment in Chene is 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Chene costs $1,965.
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 34 regular apartments in Chene that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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