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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 | $1,017 | $482 | $1,500 |
Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $513 | $2,500 |
Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $741 | $3,000 |
Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $1,350 | $3,867 |
Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $790 | $1,450 |
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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 $965.
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 $1,608.
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 $383 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dearborn.
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