Chesterfield

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Chesterfield, MI

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A surprisingly affordable waterfront community.

Commuter Suburb Rural Coastal Boating Affordable Military Safe

Chesterfield is a small township on the northern edge of the greater Detroit area, bordered on its east side by Anchor Bay. Waterfront apartments are surprisingly affordable, giving folks an opportunity to see the sun rise over the bay from their bedroom windows. Interstate 94 runs through the city, providing a direct route to Detroit and beyond. Selfridge Air National Guard Base sits on the south end of town, making Chesterfield a great location for military service members and civilian military employees.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chesterfield, MI is $709 for a studio, $857 for one bedroom, and $1,364 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chesterfield has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$857/month
743 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Great Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

462 Students

9
out of 10

Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

316 Students

7
out of 10

Green Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

460 Students

6
out of 10

Francis A Higgins Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

421 Students

6
out of 10

Dean A Naldrett School

Public

Grades PK-5

338 Students

6
out of 10

L'anse Creuse Middle School - East

Public

Grades 6-8

618 Students

5
out of 10

Anchor Bay Middle School South

Public

Grades 6-8

480 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.