Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (8 Rentals)

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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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East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Dearborn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Dearborn area of Detroit, 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 East Dearborn apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Huron River DearbornUpgraded Studio1BR,1BA$795
Melvindale SquareStandard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dearborn, MI

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dearborn area is the $1.31 price per square foot Townhome Model at Fairlane East in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value East Dearborn apartment is the Keats Model at Fairlane Woods Apartments starting at $1,978 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Warrendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairlane EastTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Fairlane Woods ApartmentsKeats2BR,2BA$1.73
Lake Village of FairlaneKingston Premium2BR,2BA$1.33
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Huron River DearbornUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
GoodHomes Detroit2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.60
Springwells Park2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT2BR,1BA$1.69
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Park (Ac)1BR,1BA$2.02
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$1.90

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Ranked #10

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan including East Dearborn, Dearborn, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dearborn Apartments

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 $621, while the average apartment in East Dearborn costs $1,795.

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 18 regular apartments in East 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 East Dearborn?

Cheap apartments in East Dearborn have an average cost of $473 which is $1,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dearborn.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.