Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Brady Apartments

624-640 S Brady StDearborn, MI 48124
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24320 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124
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Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Heatherwood Apartments priced from $825. Dearborn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Oxford VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960
Redford Square Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, MI

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $2.71 price per square foot House Model at 2212 Burger St in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the The Heights Master Model at Ava Dearborn Heights starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Warrendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2212 Burger StHouse2BR,2BA$2.71
Ava Dearborn HeightsThe Heights Master2BR,1BA$1.47
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath - Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$1.59
Redford Square Apartments2 Bed/1BA2BR,1BA$1.60
Oxford VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsHazelwood1BR,1BA$1.44
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27
Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MIOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70
Union at Dearborn Student ApartmentsSouth Loft StudioStudio ,1BA$4.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland is at Dearborn Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Apartment is $825 at Heatherwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland is starting from $950 at Heatherwood Apartments.

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