Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dearborn Heights Neighborhood of Dearborn Heights, MI from $353 (49 Rentals)

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Dearborn Apartments
$775 - $1,250

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Base Rent$775 - $1,250

Total Monthly Price$775 - $1,250
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dearborn Apartments

1300 Porter StDearborn, MI 48124
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$1,200 - $1,400
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23060 Bernard St

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Cherry Hill Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Hill Square

213 S Henry Ruff RdInkster, MI 48141
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Middlebelt Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebelt Apartments

1289 Middlebelt RdInkster, MI 48141
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Brady Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brady Apartments

624-640 S Brady StDearborn, MI 48124
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Normandy Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Apartments

24320 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124
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Allen Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Pointe Apartments

9918 Allen Pointe DrAllen Park, MI 48101
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4080 Isabelle St
4 Bedroom Apartments

4080 Isabelle St

4080 Isabelle StInkster, MI 48141
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The Edison Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Edison Estates

4301 Harriet StInkster, MI 48141
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South Dearborn Heights, Dearborn Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Dearborn Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Dearborn Heights area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Dearborn Apartments priced from $775. Heatherwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable South Dearborn Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Taylor Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Parklane Townhouses1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Flats of Inkster1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
6311 6353 Middlebelt Rd1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$945
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960
Allen Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
Westminster Park ApartmentsThe Thames1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dearborn Heights, MI

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Dearborn Heights area is the $1.15 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value South Dearborn Heights apartment is the Twin Arbor Model at Heritage Glen Townhomes starting at $1,195 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Dearborn Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Dearborn Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.15
Heritage Glen TownhomesTwin Arbor2BR,1.5BA$1.00
29800 Oakwood StHouse3BR,1BA$1.20
Wade ManorBrenda2BR,1.5BA$1.09
22218 Olmstead St, Unit 22218-222218 Olmstead St2BR,1BA$1.25
Parklane Townhouses3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.22
4080 Isabelle StHouse4BR,1BA$1.03
Z on Pardee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Taylor Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dearborn Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Dearborn Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Dearborn Heights is at Dearborn Apartments listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dearborn Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dearborn Heights Apartment is $825 at Heatherwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Dearborn Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Dearborn Heights is starting from $950 at Heatherwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Dearborn Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Dearborn Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parklane Townhouses and starts from $1,200.

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