Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $591 (18 Rentals)

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$1,695

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3770 Brewster St

DearbornMI48120
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Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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property at 5016 Mead St
$1,800

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5016 Mead St

DearbornMI48126

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$591
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR, 1BA$865
GoodHomes DetroitStudioStudio, 1BA$975
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,010
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH1BR, 1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dearborn, MI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Dearborn area is the $1.60 price per square foot The Center (A1THc) Model at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,486. The second greatest value East Dearborn apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Fairlane East in the Fairlane neighborhood starting at $1,469 with a $1.68 price per square foot. 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 Town Center Apartment HomesThe Center (A1THc)1BR, 1.5BA$1.60
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.68
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio, 1BA$1.38
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$0.94
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH1BR, 1BA$1.88
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR, 1BA$1.44
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR, 1BA$2.02
GoodHomes Detroit1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.17
Union at Dearborn Student ApartmentsSouth Loft Studio DLXStudio, 1BA$2.94

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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 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 $1,486.

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 $1,478.

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 10 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 $404 which is $1,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dearborn.

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