Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (16 Rentals)

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West Warren Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Warren Apartments

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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Sunrise Place
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Sunrise Place

8864 Schaefer HwyDetroit, MI 48228
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17790 Palmer ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Melvindale Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvindale Square

17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122
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14825 Joy Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

14825 Joy Rd

14825 Joy RdDetroit, MI 48228

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Springwells Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Dearborn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dearborn area of Dearborn, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior priced from $621. Huron River Dearborn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dearborn apartments for rent in Dearborn, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Huron River DearbornUpgraded+ Studio1BR,1BA$795
Sunrise Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,012

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dearborn, MI

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dearborn area is the $1.16 price per square foot Upgraded+ 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Huron River Dearborn in the in the East Dearborn neighborhood starting from $1,045. The second greatest value Downtown Dearborn 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 Downtown Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huron River DearbornUpgraded+ 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1.48
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.39
17650 Palmer St, Unit One story building17650 Palmer St1BR,1BA$1.28
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH FOXBORO1BR,1BA$1.88
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$2.18
Sunrise Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, and the greater Dearborn area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dearborn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Dearborn?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Dearborn?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Dearborn is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in Downtown Dearborn costs $2,020.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 5 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Dearborn?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Dearborn have an average cost of $175 which is $1,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Dearborn.

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