
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (32 Rentals)
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27139 Penn St

Heatherwood Apartments

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14555 Champaign Rd, Unit 207

Dearborn West

Outer Drive Manor Apartments

Flats of Inkster

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Z on Pardee
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5640 Pardee Ave

5650 Pardee Ave

25911 Michigan Ave

GoodHomes Detroit

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Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI

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Ava Dearborn Heights
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26341 Stanford St

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Champaign Garden Apartments

Dearborn Club Apartments

3887 Moore St
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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 | $1,367 | $850 | $2,309 |
| Southwestern Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $825 | $1,951 |
| Southwestern Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $950 | $3,600 |
| Southwestern Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $885 | $1,550 |
| Southwestern Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $795 | $1,115 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southwestern Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI.
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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 |
| Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Flats of Inkster | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Z on Pardee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| GoodHomes Detroit | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 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 July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Dearborn area is the $1.15 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Southwestern Dearborn apartment is the The Heights Master Model at Ava Dearborn Heights starting at $1,250 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Warrendale 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 | $1.15 |
| Ava Dearborn Heights | The Heights Master | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Cherry Hill Manor Apartments | Oakwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Z on Pardee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Washer/Dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Dearborn West | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | Welcome to our beautiful apartment community lo... | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Flats of Inkster | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Dearborn Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwestern Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Southwestern Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School
Annapolis High School
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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 $1,400.
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 3 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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