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

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Flats

4415 Oakwood BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122

Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Gale GardensMagnolia2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
The Park ApartmentsThe JamesStudio ,1BA$1.60
Kiwanian Senior CommunityOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$1.83
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55
Union at DearbornCentral 1x11BR,1BA$2.98
The Oakwood Manor ApartmentsOakwood Manor - LL StudioStudio ,1BA$2.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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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