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Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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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. Oakwood Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Huron River DearbornUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Unit1BR,1BA$895
GoodHomes DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$975
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay, MI

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barclay area is the $0.99 price per square foot Upgraded Studio Model at Huron River Dearborn in the in the East Dearborn neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Barclay apartment is the Amhurst 1st Floor Premium Model at Lake Village of Fairlane starting at $1,299 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the East Dearborn 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.
Huron River DearbornUpgraded StudioStudio ,1BA$0.99
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1.48
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Park (Ac)1BR,1BA$2.14
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.04
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.14
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$2.11
GoodHomes Detroit1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17

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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 a cheap apartment in Barclay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barclay is under $1,463.

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 $2,277.

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

Expert Rental Resources

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