Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI from $400 (63 Rentals)

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West Warren Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Warren Apartments

10131 W Warren AveDearborn, MI 48126
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Leonard Apartments
Studio Apartments

Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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Brady Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brady Apartments

624-640 S Brady StDearborn, MI 48124
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Guinan Building
Studio Apartments

Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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Normandy Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Apartments

24320 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124
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68 E James St

River RougeMI48218

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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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12775 Plymouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Royal Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Park Apartments

7146 Harding StTaylor, MI 48180
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Gardenview Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenview Estates

16910 Gardenview CirDetroit, MI 48228
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Regency Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

9601 Greenfield RdDetroit, MI 48227
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17790 Palmer ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dearborn, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Springwells$1,000$7301
Woodbridge$1,695$85039
Downtown Dearborn$2,080$48244

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$646
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Gale GardensAzalea1BR,1BA$866
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$875
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dearborn area is the $1.19 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Dearborn apartment is the 3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Model at Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the West Dearborn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.19
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI3 Bed / 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.94
7146 Harding St, Unit 1017146 Harding St2BR,1BA$1.06
Franklin Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.32
Romarta Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$1.33
Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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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

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • 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 $925.

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 $1,591.

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 12 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 $379 which is $1,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.

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