Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Chalmers Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Jefferson Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Square

541 Dickerson StDetroit, MI 48215
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Lakewood Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Manor

14200 Kercheval StDetroit, MI 48215
property at 864 Nottingham Rd

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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864 Nottingham Rd

Grosse Pointe ParkMI48230

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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 $700. Eastpointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Chalmers apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$700
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
17161 Denver St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$948
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Chalmers, MI

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Chalmers area is the $1.62 price per square foot 895 Harcourt Rd Model at 895 Harcourt Rd in the in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Jefferson Chalmers apartment is the 1069 Wayburn St Model at 1069 Wayburn St, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 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.
895 Harcourt Rd895 Harcourt Rd3BR,2BA$1.62
1069 Wayburn St, Unit 21069 Wayburn St3BR,1BA$1.30
598 Notre Dame St598 Notre Dame St1BR,1BA$1.22
Vinetta Lofts2 BDR 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
825 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2N825 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
1096 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1S1096 Beaconsfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Spinnaker Apartment1BR,2BA$1.69
17161 Denver St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.54
1465 Maryland St, Unit 21465 Maryland St1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI

Ranked #73

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Chalmers Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson Chalmers?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson Chalmers is at Alden Towers listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Chalmers Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Chalmers Apartment is $825 at Eastpointe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson Chalmers Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson Chalmers is starting from $995 at Eastpointe.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Chalmers Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Chalmers Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alden Towers and starts from $1,880.

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