Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Leonard Apartments
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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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Dorchester Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dorchester Apartments

14500 Prospect StDearborn, MI 48126
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14825 Joy Rd
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14825 Joy Rd

14825 Joy RdDetroit, 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

Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

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 $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dearborn apartments for rent in Dearborn, 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
City Hall Artist LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$958
GoodHomes DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dearborn, MI

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dearborn 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 Downtown Dearborn 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 Downtown Dearborn 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$1.55
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
City Hall Artist LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Springwells Park2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT2BR,1BA$1.67
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
Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dearborn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Dearborn?

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

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 $1,525.

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 494 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Dearborn?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Dearborn have an average cost of $599 which is $926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Dearborn.

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