Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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14500 Prospect StDearborn, MI 48126
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East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
River OaksROA1BR,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 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
River OaksROB2BR,1BA$1.43
City Hall Artist LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Romarta Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Park (Ac)1BR,1BA$2.23
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH GEORGE1BR,1BA$1.87
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan including East Dearborn, Dearborn, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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