
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI from $530 (66 Rentals)


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Oxford Village

7542 Manor, Unit B-3

4700 Curtis St

5110 Maple St

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West Warren Apartments

Normandy Apartments

3591 Oakman Blvd
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6691 Barton St

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12775 Plymouth Rd

27139 Penn St

27139 Penn St

27139 Penn St

26672 Dartmouth St

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16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 7, Unit 7

12120 Stoepel St
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Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

Oakwood Flats

One M-1

18401 Joy Rd, Unit 8

Dearborn West

One M-1

The Flats of Inkster

Cambridge Apartments

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Redford Square Apartments

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7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 7548, Unit 7548

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Ava Dearborn Heights

Royal Park Apartments
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13025 Plymouth Rd

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Gardenview Estates

Central Apartments

Pineridge Park Apartments

Regency Apartments

Worthfield Apartments

7121 W Vernor Hwy

11411 Wyoming Ave

10422 Morley St
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Dearborn, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dearborn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $475 | $4,350 |
| Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $530 | $4,500 |
| Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $775 | $3,600 |
| Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $885 | $2,200 |
| Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $795 | $2,200 |
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Dearborn, MIPopulation: 94,333
Ranked #343
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dearborn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dearborn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dearborn is under $881.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dearborn?
The cheapest apartment in Dearborn is 12775 Plymouth Rd which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Dearborn costs $1,457.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dearborn?
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 11 regular apartments in Dearborn 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 Dearborn?
Cheap apartments in Dearborn have an average cost of $717 which is $740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.
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