
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $1,245 | $750 | $1,450 |
Downtown Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $591 | $2,169 |
Downtown Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $741 | $2,500 |
Downtown Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $860 | $2,015 |
Downtown Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $823 | $790 | $840 |
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There are currently 13 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 $795. 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 | Upgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
City Hall Artist Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
GoodHomes Detroit | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Melvindale Square | Upgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Lake Village of Fairlane | Amhurst 1st Floor Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
City Hall Artist Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Springwells Park | 2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | The Park (Ac) | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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 | $2.05 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 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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