Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (9 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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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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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 $895. 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$895
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dearborn, MI

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dearborn area is the $1.61 price per square foot The Garden (CTHp) Model at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $1,943. The second greatest value Downtown Dearborn apartment is the Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Melvindale Square starting at $945 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the East Dearborn 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.
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Garden (CTHp)2BR,2.5BA$1.61
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Lake Village of FairlaneCovington 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.58
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH GEORGE1BR,1BA$1.83
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$1.90
GoodHomes DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 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 $1,887.

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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