Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Brady Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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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Royal Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Park Apartments

7146 Harding StTaylor, MI 48180
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Hampton Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Square

4475-4485 Willow Cove BlvdAllen Park, MI 48101
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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 1 Bed unit found at Heatherwood Apartments priced from $825. Dearborn West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Southwestern Dearborn apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$875
Oxford VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
The Flats of Inkster1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$945
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Dearborn, MI

As of January 01, 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 Milton Model at Fairlane Woods Apartments starting at $1,755 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.19
Fairlane Woods ApartmentsMilton2BR,2BA$1.50
Ava Dearborn HeightsThe Heights Master2BR,1BA$1.47
Z on Pardee1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.25
Oxford VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsHazelwood1BR,1BA$1.41
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$1.33
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27
The Flats of Inkster1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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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 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 $1,437.

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 8 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 $506 which is $931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Dearborn.

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