
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (9 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Dearborn area of Dearborn.


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Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Dearborn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Dearborn Studio Apartments | $1,119 | $456 | $1,450 |
Downtown Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $485 | $2,220 |
Downtown Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $741 | $2,500 |
Downtown Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $860 | $2,305 |
Downtown Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $815 | $790 | $840 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Dearborn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dearborn area of Dearborn, 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 $845. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dearborn apartments for rent in Dearborn, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $621 |
Melvindale Square | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dearborn, MI
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dearborn area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2 BED 1.5 BATH PARK Model at Springwells Park in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second greatest value Downtown Dearborn apartment is the The Landmark (A3THc) Model at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes starting at $1,647 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Warrendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Springwells Park | 2 BED 1.5 BATH PARK | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.62 |
Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | The Landmark (A3THc) | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
GoodHomes Detroit | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Dearborn, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, and the greater Dearborn area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood in Dearborn, MI
Walk Score®
67 / 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dearborn Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Dearborn?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Dearborn is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in Downtown Dearborn costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Dearborn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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