Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dearborn Heights Neighborhood of Dearborn Heights, MI from $300 (46 Rentals)

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Dearborn Apartments

1300 Porter StDearborn, MI 48124
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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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Royal Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Park Apartments

7146 Harding StTaylor, MI 48180
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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 1 Bed unit found at Heatherwood Apartments priced from $825. Dearborn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Dearborn Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Parklane Townhouses1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Royal Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Taylor Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
6311 6353 Middlebelt Rd1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$945
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960
Westminster Park ApartmentsThe Thames1BR,1BA$995
Wade ManorBrenda2BR,1BA$996

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dearborn Heights, MI

As of July 23, 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
Chelsea Park ApartmentsThe Edison2BR,2BA$1.36
The Edison Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Royal Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Flats of Inkster2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Wade ManorHerbert1BR,1BA$1.32
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 price of a cheap apartment in South Dearborn Heights?

The cheapest apartment in South Dearborn Heights is Heatherwood Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in South Dearborn Heights costs $1,375.

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 17 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 $194 which is $1,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Dearborn Heights.

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