
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (9 Rentals)
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Dearborn Town Center Senior

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center
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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 | $1,135 | $456 | $1,450 |
Downtown Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $485 | $2,194 |
Downtown Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $741 | $2,500 |
Downtown Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $860 | $2,335 |
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 $895. 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 | $895 |
Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | The Garden (CTHp) | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Lake Village of Fairlane | Covington 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Springwells Park | 1 BED 1 BATH GEORGE | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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 | $1.90 |
GoodHomes Detroit | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,887.
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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