
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI from $750 (28 Rentals)


Oxford Village

West Warren Apartments

6307/6311 Woodrow - Paralev LLC, Unit 6311 Woodrow, Upper - TR 10/9/25

6885 Mettetal St

Franklin Village Apartments

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12775 Plymouth Rd
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12019 Stoepel St

12200 Cheyenne St, Unit Upper TR 11/5/25

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Lower

12024 Cherrylawn St

Dartmouth Square

17020 Raupp Rd

17 W James St
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Heatherwood Apartments

12476 Mendota St, Unit 12478 Mendota St - Lower Unit

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

97 Batavia St

Hampton Square

West Park Manor Apartments
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Springwells Village

135 Byron St

8426 Asbury Park

Regency Apartments

Kirkwood House Apartments

Melvindale Square

Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn 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 | $1,146 | $475 | $2,309 |
| Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $500 | $2,500 |
| Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $750 | $3,600 |
| Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $885 | $2,150 |
| Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $795 | $1,030 |
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Dearborn, MIPopulation: 94,333
Ranked #343
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Dearborn, MI
Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary School
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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 $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dearborn?
The cheapest apartment in Dearborn is Franklin Village Apartments which is listed at $814, while the average apartment in Dearborn costs $2,063.
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 2 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 $609 which is $1,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.
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