
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI from $775 (40 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

12019 Stoepel St
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12200 Cheyenne St, Unit Upper TR 11/5/25

5133 Whitfield St, Unit 2

8126 Gartner St

Heatherwood Apartments

875 Raupp Pl

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

8957 Otsego St

Dearborn West
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Outer Drive Manor Apartments

Dartmouth Square

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Lower

9262 Ward Ave

Hampton Square

West Park Manor Apartments

Springwells Village
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6479 Plainview Ave

135 Byron St

8426 Asbury Park

10435 Fullerton Ave

Regency Apartments

Kirkwood House Apartments

3449 Ewald Cir

Melvindale Square
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3461 Ewald Cir

3453 Ewald Cir

13717 Keal St

5101 Oregon St

Gale Gardens

Central Apartments

11400 Abington Ave
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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 | $1,715 | $475 | $4,350 |
| Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $530 | $4,500 |
| Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $775 | $3,600 |
| Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $885 | $2,200 |
| Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $795 | $2,200 |
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Dearborn, MIPopulation: 94,333
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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 $825, while the average apartment in Dearborn costs $1,614.
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 $687 which is $927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.
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