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

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The Barlum
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barlum

25 E Palmer StDetroit, MI 48202
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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Isabelle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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St. Antione Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antione Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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Newberry Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Hall

100 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Forest Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Arms

4625-4647 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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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
The BelcrestCo-Living StudioStudio,1BA$825
Villa Lante ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudioStudio,1BA$850
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The RinaldoStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$925
Sheridan CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro HousesHendrie Lofts2BR,2BA$1.52
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Sheridan Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime LocOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.71
University ClubOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.81
Villa Lante ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Chene, Detroit, MI

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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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