
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwestern Dearborn area of Dearborn.


Oxford Village

3360 Edgewood St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes

22700 Garrison St, Unit 504

22700 Garrison St, Unit 307, Unit 307

Brady Apartments

Normandy Apartments

The Oakwood Manor Apartments
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Heritage Place Apartments

2825 Queen St

3809 Heritage Pkwy

27139 Penn St

27139 Penn St

26672 Dartmouth St

27139 Penn St

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16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 7, Unit 7

Heatherwood Apartments
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14555 Champaign Rd, Unit 112, Unit 112

Dearborn West

Outer Drive Manor Apartments

The Flats of Inkster

Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI

GoodHomes Detroit

5680 Pardee Ave

5690 Pardee Ave

Cherry Hill Manor Apartments
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Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI

The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI

Ava Dearborn Heights

8075 Oak St

Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI

26176 Andover St

Hamlin Place Estates

Royal Park Apartments

Pineridge Park Apartments
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27139 Penn St

Hampton Square

Champaign Garden Apartments

Dearborn Club Apartments

Z on Pardee

27645 Avondale St

4914 Gertrude St

26089 Lehigh St

7275 Cherokee St
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1421 Helen St

1701 Fairbairn St

7873 Syracuse St
Southwestern Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwestern Dearborn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Dearborn Studio Apartments | $2,007 | $850 | $4,350 |
| Southwestern Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $800 | $4,500 |
| Southwestern Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $935 | $3,600 |
| Southwestern Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $885 | $2,200 |
| Southwestern Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $795 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Southwestern Dearborn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwestern Dearborn 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 Southwestern Dearborn apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherwood Apartments | Welcome to our beautiful apartment community lo... | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Dearborn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Dearborn West | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Oxford Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Flats of Inkster | 2BL | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Cherry Hill Manor Apartments | Hazelwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI | Canterbury | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Ava Dearborn Heights | The Heights Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Dearborn, MI
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Dearborn area is the $1.19 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Southwestern Dearborn apartment is the 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI starting at $1,199 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the West Dearborn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwestern Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Place Estates | Premium Marquis | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Ava Dearborn Heights | The Heights Master | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Flats of Inkster | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Washer/Dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Oxford Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Cherry Hill Manor Apartments | Hazelwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Dearborn West | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | Welcome to our beautiful apartment community lo... | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 7 | 16138 Beatrice Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwestern Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwestern Dearborn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwestern Dearborn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwestern Dearborn is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwestern Dearborn?
The cheapest apartment in Southwestern Dearborn is Heatherwood Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southwestern Dearborn costs $1,462.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwestern 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 24 regular apartments in Southwestern 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 Southwestern Dearborn?
Cheap apartments in Southwestern Dearborn have an average cost of $852 which is $610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Dearborn.
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