Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI from $400 (80 Rentals)

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Brady Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brady Apartments

624-640 S Brady StDearborn, MI 48124
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West Warren Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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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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12775 Plymouth Rd
$605 - $825
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12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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property at 17250 Raupp Rd

$895 - $945

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17250 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122

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Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dearborn, MI

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2026

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$1,287$7504
Woodbridge$1,485$85020
Downtown Dearborn$2,025$59143

Cheapest Available Dearborn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dearborn, MI is a Studio unit found at 12775 Plymouth Rd in the Aviation neighborhood priced from $605. Dearborn Town Center Senior in the East Dearborn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dearborn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$655
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$717
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
11411 Wyoming St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$865
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$875
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dearborn area is the $1.15 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Dearborn apartment is the 11327 Littlefield St Model at 11327 Littlefield St starting at $1,600 with a $1.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.15
11327 Littlefield St11327 Littlefield St3BR,1BA$1.30
24106-24276 Ann Arbor Trl2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Z on Pardee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
11411 Wyoming St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Senator1BR,1BA$1.26
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$1.33
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.04
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Dearborn, MI
Population: 94,333

Ranked #343

in US Census Population by City

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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 12775 Plymouth Rd which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Dearborn costs $1,599.

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 $196 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.

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