Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Leonard Apartments
Studio Apartments

Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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Studio Apartments

Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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Ava Dearborn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ava Dearborn

14500 Prospect StDearborn, MI 48126
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Barclay, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barclay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barclay area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior priced from $655. Pablo Davis Senior Living Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Barclay apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$655
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$865
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,010
GoodHomes Detroit1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay, MI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barclay area is the $1.59 price per square foot The Ford (C1THc) Model at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Barclay apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Allegria Village starting at $2,600 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Warrendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barclay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Ford (C1THc)2BR,2.5BA$1.59
Allegria VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Springwells Park2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.86
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.04
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$1.44
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$2.18
GoodHomes Detroit1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barclay, Dearborn, MI

Ranked #5

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Dearborn. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barclay Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barclay?

The cheapest apartment in Barclay is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Barclay costs $2,070.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barclay?

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 1 regular apartments in Barclay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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