
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $591 (10 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Dearborn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dearborn Studio Apartments | $2,000 | $985 | $4,350 |
East Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $591 | $4,500 |
| East Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $782 | $3,300 |
| East Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $885 | $2,325 |
| East Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $795 | $2,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dearborn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Dearborn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Dearborn is under $1,555.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Dearborn?
The cheapest apartment in East Dearborn is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in East Dearborn costs $2,135.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 20 regular apartments in East Dearborn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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