
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Dearborn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Dearborn Studio Apartments | $1,203 | $750 | $1,450 |
East Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $591 | $2,165 |
East Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $741 | $2,500 |
East Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $860 | $2,340 |
East Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $815 | $790 | $840 |
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Cheapest Available East Dearborn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Dearborn area of Detroit, 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 East Dearborn apartments for rent in Detroit, 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 |
River Oaks | ROA | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dearborn, MI
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East 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 East 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 |
River Oaks | ROB | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
City Hall Artist Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Romarta Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | The Park (Ac) | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Springwells Park | 1 BED 1 BATH GEORGE | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dearborn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Dearborn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Dearborn is under $1,329.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Dearborn?
The cheapest apartment in East Dearborn is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in East Dearborn costs $1,915.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 25 regular apartments in East Dearborn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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