Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (6 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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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. Melvindale Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. 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
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
GoodHomes Detroit1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dearborn, MI

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dearborn area is the $1.61 price per square foot Milton Model at Fairlane Woods Apartments in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $1,889. The second greatest value East Dearborn apartment is the Edison 1st Floor Premium Model at Lake Village of Fairlane starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the East Dearborn 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 Woods ApartmentsMilton2BR,2BA$1.61
Lake Village of FairlaneEdison 1st Floor Premium2BR,2BA$1.36
Melvindale SquareStandard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Park (Ac)1BR,1BA$2.33
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH FOXBORO1BR,1BA$1.85
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$2.00
GoodHomes Detroit1 Bedroom 1 Bath- Furnished1BR,1BA$2.74
4440 Freer St, Unit 2 lower4440 Freer St1BR,1BA$1.80

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East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

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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 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 $1,529.

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 $2,015.

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 9 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 $519 which is $1,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dearborn.

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