Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (4 Rentals)

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Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dearborn, MI

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dearborn area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE TOWN Model at Springwells Park in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value East Dearborn apartment is the The Center (A1THp) Model at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes starting at $1,750 with a $1.89 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.
Springwells Park2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE TOWN2BR,1BA$1.83
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Center (A1THp)1BR,1.5BA$1.89
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
River OaksROB2BR,1BA$1.36
Romarta Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$2.07
GoodHomes Detroit1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15

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East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

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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 $1,950.

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 $2,245.

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 4 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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