Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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Barclay, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barclay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barclay area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior priced from $621. Melvindale Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Barclay apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay, MI

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barclay area is the $1.05 price per square foot Upgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Melvindale Square in the in the East Dearborn neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value Barclay apartment is the Amhurst 1st Floor Premium Model at Lake Village of Fairlane starting at $1,384 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Warrendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barclay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1.57
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
City Hall Artist LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Springwells Park2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT2BR,1BA$1.67
Romarta Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Park (Ac)1BR,1BA$2.24
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barclay, Dearborn, MI

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Dearborn. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barclay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barclay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barclay is under $1,329.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barclay?

The cheapest apartment in Barclay is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in Barclay costs $1,910.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barclay?

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 471 regular apartments in Barclay 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 Barclay?

Cheap apartments in Barclay have an average cost of $547 which is $1,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barclay.

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