Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (28 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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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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property at 17250 Raupp Rd

$895 - $945

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17250 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122
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8535 Kentucky St, Unit A
$900
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8535 Kentucky St, Unit A

8535 Kentucky StDetroit, MI 48204
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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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Sunrise Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Place

8864 Schaefer HwyDetroit, MI 48228
Senior Living
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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 $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 Downtown Dearborn apartments for rent in Dearborn, 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$899
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,010
Springwells ParkSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,105
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesWisteria1BR,1BA$1,425
Allegria VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dearborn, MI

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dearborn area is the $2.32 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Allegria Village in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Downtown Dearborn apartment is the 8535 Kentucky St Model at 8535 Kentucky St, Unit Unit A starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Aviation 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.
Allegria VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
8535 Kentucky St, Unit Unit A8535 Kentucky St2BR,1BA$1.00
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesMimosa1BR,1BA$1.96
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.04
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$1.44
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Springwells ParkSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.37

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dearborn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dearborn Apartment is $655 at Dearborn Town Center Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Dearborn Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Dearborn is starting from $999 at Oakwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Dearborn Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Dearborn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springwells Park and starts from $1,955.

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