Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (11 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
GoodHomes DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$900
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Dearborn, MI

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Dearborn area is the $1.29 price per square foot 6024 Hazel St Model at 6024 Hazel St, Unit 6024 HAZEL in the in the West Dearborn neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Southwestern Dearborn apartment is the Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates starting at $1,475 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Merriman 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.
6024 Hazel St, Unit 6024 HAZEL6024 Hazel St5BR,2BA$1.29
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.19
Z on Pardee1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.25
Ava Dearborn HeightsROA1BR,1BA$1.47
Oxford VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsGlenwood1BR,1BA$1.41
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$1.33
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 716138 Beatrice Ave1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $1,015.

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 $1,975.

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 19 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 $595 which is $1,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Dearborn.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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