Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melvindale Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI from $400 (4 Rentals)
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Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Melvindale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Melvindale Studio Apartments | $1,014 | $456 | $1,450 |
Downtown Melvindale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $942 | $485 | $1,550 |
Downtown Melvindale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $741 | $1,250 |
Downtown Melvindale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,133 | $860 | $1,406 |
Downtown Melvindale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $818 | $790 | $840 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Melvindale Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melvindale, MI
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melvindale area is the $1.05 price per square foot Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Melvindale Square in the in the East Dearborn neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value Downtown Melvindale apartment is the Magnolia Model at Gale Gardens starting at $1,045 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West Dearborn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Melvindale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Melvindale Square | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Gale Gardens | Magnolia | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Park Apartments | The James | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
Kiwanian Senior Community | One Bedroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Dearborn Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
Union at Dearborn | Central 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
The Oakwood Manor Apartments | Oakwood Manor - LL Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI
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Among neighborhoods in Melvindale, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI
Allendale Elementary School
Melvindale High School
Julian O Strong Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Melvindale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Melvindale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Melvindale is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Melvindale?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Melvindale is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in Downtown Melvindale costs $1,133.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Melvindale?
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 12 regular apartments in Downtown Melvindale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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