Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI from $400 (64 Rentals)

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Leonard Apartments
Studio Apartments

Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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Guinan Building
Studio Apartments

Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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West Warren Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Warren Apartments

10131 W Warren AveDearborn, MI 48126
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Brady Apartments
Studio Apartments

Brady Apartments

624-640 S Brady StDearborn, MI 48124
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Normandy Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Apartments

24320 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124
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Dorchester Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dorchester Apartments

14500 Prospect StDearborn, MI 48126
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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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12775 Plymouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Gardenview Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenview Estates

16910 Gardenview CirDetroit, MI 48228
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Oakwood Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Flats

4415 Oakwood BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122
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17790 Palmer ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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7121 W Vernor Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

7121 W Vernor Hwy

7121 W Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dearborn, MI

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dearborn, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dearborn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Springwells$1,315$591140
Downtown Dearborn$1,597$5911711
Woodbridge$2,130$8505669

Cheapest Available Dearborn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dearborn, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior in the East Dearborn neighborhood priced from $621. Dearborn Apartments in the Fairlane neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dearborn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
13000 Plymouth Rd1-bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$837
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$875
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dearborn area is the $1.11 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the South Dearborn Heights neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Dearborn apartment is the 2064 Morris Ave Model at 2064 Morris Ave starting at $1,495 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Roycroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.11
2064 Morris Ave2064 Morris Ave3BR,2BA$1.22
9839 Woodside St9839 Woodside St2BR,1BA$1.00
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
9839 Woodside St9839 Woodside St2BR,1BA$1.00
9353 Kentucky St9353 Kentucky St2BR,1BA$1.22
9839 Woodside St9839 Woodside St2BR,1BA$1.00
9839 Woodside St9839 Woodside St2BR,1BA$1.00
City Hall Artist LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99

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Getting Around Dearborn, MI

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dearborn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dearborn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dearborn is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dearborn?

The cheapest apartment in Dearborn is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in Dearborn costs $1,680.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dearborn?

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 664 regular apartments in Dearborn 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 Dearborn?

Cheap apartments in Dearborn have an average cost of $648 which is $1,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.

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