Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Brady Apartments
Studio Apartments

Brady Apartments

624-640 S Brady StDearborn, MI 48124
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Normandy Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Apartments

24320 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124
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5640 Pardee Ave

Dearborn HeightsMI48125
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Hampton Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Square

4475-4485 Willow Cove BlvdAllen Park, MI 48101
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Dearborn Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dearborn Club Apartments

5680-5726 N Inkster RdDearborn Heights, MI 48127
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Z on Pardee
1 Bedroom Apartments

Z on Pardee

5660 Pardee AveDearborn Heights, MI 48125

Southwestern Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwestern Dearborn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwestern Dearborn area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Dearborn Apartments priced from $775. Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Southwestern Dearborn apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
GoodHomes DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$875
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$900
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Dearborn, MI

As of July 07, 2025 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 | 2 Bath Model at The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI starting at $1,299 with a $1.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.19
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn HeightsTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
River OaksROB2BR,1BA$1.38
1313 Mason St, Unit Upper Unit1313 Mason St2BR,1BA$1.25
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsHazelwood1BR,1BA$1.41
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$1.37
Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Dearborn ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwestern Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan, including Dearborn. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,170.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwestern Dearborn?

The cheapest apartment in Southwestern Dearborn is Brookline Partners LLC, DBA: Heatherwood Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southwestern Dearborn costs $1,550.

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 2 regular apartments in Southwestern Dearborn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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