
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (18 Rentals)
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4700 Curtis St

City Hall Artist Lofts

Springwells Park

Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes
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6117 Kenilworth St

Springwells on Vernor

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

GoodHomes Detroit

2488 Woodmere St
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East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Dearborn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dearborn Studio Apartments | $1,249 | $995 | $1,529 |
| East Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $591 | $1,950 |
| East Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $700 | $2,550 |
| East Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $800 | $1,965 |
| East Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $795 | $1,115 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI.
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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 $591. 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 East Dearborn apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $591 |
| Pablo Davis Senior Living Center | One Bedroom w/out vouchers | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| City Hall Artist Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| GoodHomes Detroit | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Springwells Park | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dearborn, MI
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Dearborn area is the $1.43 price per square foot Townhome Model at Fairlane East in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,689. The second greatest value East Dearborn apartment is the The Greenfield (ATHp) Model at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes starting at $1,635 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Fairlane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlane East | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | The Greenfield (ATHp) | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
| Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes | Mimosa | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| City Hall Artist Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Pablo Davis Senior Living Center | One Bedroom w/out vouchers | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| GoodHomes Detroit | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Springwells Park | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
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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 $591, while the average apartment in East Dearborn costs $1,500.
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 1 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 $422 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dearborn.
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