Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melvindale Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI from $500 (8 Rentals)

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4415 Oakwood BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122
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17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Melvindale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Melvindale area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior priced from $621. Dearborn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melvindale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Park ApartmentsThe JamesStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melvindale, MI

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melvindale 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 Melvindale apartment is the One Bedroom Model at City Hall Artist Lofts starting at $958 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the East Dearborn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Melvindale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
City Hall Artist LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Parkside ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Kiwanian Senior CommunityOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$1.83
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55
The Park ApartmentsThe JamesStudio ,1BA$1.60
The Oakwood Manor ApartmentsOakwood Manor - LL StudioStudio ,1BA$2.38
Union at DearbornSouth Loft StudioStudio ,1BA$3.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI

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

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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 $1,149.

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 $1,035.

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 25 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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