Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dearborn Heights Neighborhood of Dearborn Heights, MI from $300 (16 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebelt Apartments

1289 Middlebelt RdInkster, MI 48141
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Brady Apartments
Studio 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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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. Taylor Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable South Dearborn Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Taylor Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Wade ManorCoffeyStudio,1BA$807
Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Continental Plaza Apartments1 Bdrm Sm.1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dearborn Heights, MI

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Dearborn Heights area is the $1.19 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the South Dearborn Heights neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value South Dearborn Heights apartment is the Twin Arbor Model at Heritage Glen Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Roycroft 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$1.19
Heritage Glen TownhomesTwin Arbor2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Chelsea Park ApartmentsThe Carrington2BR,2BA$1.37
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI3 Bed / 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsRosewood2BR,1BA$1.33
Continental Plaza Apartments1 Bdrm Sm.1BR,1.5BA$1.07
1313 Mason St, Unit Upper Unit1313 Mason St2BR,1BA$1.25
Taylor Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
West Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated-NC1BR,1BA$1.44
Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27

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South Dearborn Heights, Dearborn Heights, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dearborn Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Dearborn Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Dearborn Heights is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Dearborn Heights?

The cheapest apartment in South Dearborn Heights is Taylor Woods Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in South Dearborn Heights costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Dearborn Heights?

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 7 regular apartments in South Dearborn Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Dearborn Heights?

Cheap apartments in South Dearborn Heights have an average cost of $113 which is $1,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Dearborn Heights.

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