
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI from $400 (57 Rentals)
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Dearborn Town Center Senior

Huron River Dearborn

6225 Middlesex St

Oxford Village

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Franklin Village Apartments

10071 Joy Rd

8751 Elmira St

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Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

9281 Broadstreet Ave
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5065-5067 Linsdale St

10343 Crocuslawn Ave

Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St

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Romarta Apartments

24691 W Outer Dr, Unit Apartment #4

1563 Waterman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Dearborn Studio Apartments | $1,113 | $482 | $1,499 |
| Cheap Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $513 | $2,500 |
| Cheap Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $741 | $3,000 |
| Cheap Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $860 | $2,162 |
| Cheap Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $790 | $1,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dearborn, MI
Pricing Updated: 11/02/2025Current apartment rentals in the Dearborn, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dearborn Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwells | $1,300 | $835 | 4 |
| Woodbridge | $1,470 | $850 | 32 |
| Downtown Dearborn | $1,907 | $482 | 74 |
Cheapest Available Dearborn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dearborn, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior in the East Dearborn neighborhood priced from $621. Franklin Village Apartments in the Warrendale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dearborn apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $621 |
| Franklin Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
| Huron River Dearborn | Upgraded Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Melvindale Square | Standard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | Welcome to our beautiful apartment community lo... | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Gale Gardens | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
| Dearborn West | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Oxford Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI
As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dearborn area is the $0.80 price per square foot 20221 Tireman St Model at 20221 Tireman St, Unit 20225 Tireman Ave in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Dearborn apartment is the 11327 Littlefield St Model at 11327 Littlefield St starting at $1,250 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Aviation neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20221 Tireman St, Unit 20225 Tireman Ave | 20221 Tireman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 11327 Littlefield St | 11327 Littlefield St | 3BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 2050 Sharon St, Unit 2050 | 2050 Sharon St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 12200 Cheyenne St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Redford Square Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Melvindale Square | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Huron River Dearborn | Upgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Oxford Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Getting Around Dearborn, MI
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dearborn?
The cheapest apartment in Dearborn is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in Dearborn costs $1,559.
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 15 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 $402 which is $1,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.
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