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Dearborn Apartments
$775 - $1,250

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Base Rent$775 - $1,250
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Dearborn Apartments

1300 Porter StDearborn, MI 48124
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Brady Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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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Guinan Building
Studio Apartments

Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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Leonard Apartments
Studio Apartments

Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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Normandy Apartments
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24320 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124
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property at 8957 Otsego St
$500
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8957 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204
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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 6811 Minock St
$895

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6811 Minock St

DetroitMI48228

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$950
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6720 Regular St

DetroitMI48209

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Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dearborn, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dearborn, MI area range in price from $482 to $3,200 with an overall median price of $1,300. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dearborn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Springwells$832$6005
Woodbridge$1,237$48223
Downtown Dearborn$1,384$59145

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 $591. 12775 Plymouth Rd in the Aviation neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $605. 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$591
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio, 1BA$605
14801 Joy Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$700
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR, 1BA$750
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$754
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$775
8135 Senator St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$799
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR, 1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dearborn, MI

As of September 22, 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 Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Dearborn apartment is the The Washington Model at Cambridge Apartments in the North Dearborn Heights neighborhood starting at $1,139 with a $1.22 price per square foot. 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
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Washington2BR, 1.5BA$1.22
Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.06
Flats of Inkster2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.26
24691 W Outer Dr, Unit Apartment #724691 W Outer Dr1BR, 1BA$1.23
Z on Pardee1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.25
11411 Wyoming St1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.13
8135 Senator St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.10
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$0.94
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio, 1BA$1.10

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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 $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dearborn?

The cheapest apartment in Dearborn is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $591, while the average apartment in Dearborn costs $1,300.

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 $329 which is $971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.

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