
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $600 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Dearborn area of Dearborn.


Oxford Village

Springwells Park

Brady Apartments

Normandy Apartments

The Oakwood Manor Apartments

26672 Dartmouth St

Heatherwood Apartments
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Flats of Inkster

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GoodHomes Detroit

6811 Minock St

5670 Pardee Ave

Z on Pardee

Oakwood Apartments
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Cherry Hill Manor Apartments

The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI

23700 W Warren Ave

Ava Dearborn Heights

7445 Braile St

Redford Square Apartments

26341 Stanford St

Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI
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Pineridge Park Apartments

West Park Manor Apartments

Hampton Square

4441 Oakwood

4431 Oakwood

Kirkwood House Apartments

Mel Park Apartments

7279 Artesian St
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Gale Gardens

7466 W Parkway St

26225 Hopkins St
West Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Dearborn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dearborn Studio Apartments | $1,127 | $775 | $1,529 |
| West Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $825 | $1,950 |
| West Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $950 | $3,600 |
| West Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $885 | $2,015 |
| West Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $865 | $1,115 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the West Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI.
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Cheapest Available West Dearborn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Dearborn area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Dearborn Apartments priced from $775. Heatherwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable West Dearborn apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | Welcome to our beautiful apartment community lo... | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 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 |
| Cherry Hill Manor Apartments | Glenwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Ava Dearborn Heights | The Heights Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Redford Square Apartments | 2 Bed/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Springwells Park | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Dearborn, MI
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Dearborn area is the $1.25 price per square foot 22218 Olmstead St Model at 22218 Olmstead St, Unit 22218-2 in the in the Dearborn Heights neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value West 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 West Dearborn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22218 Olmstead St, Unit 22218-2 | 22218 Olmstead St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Ava Dearborn Heights | The Heights Master | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Z on Pardee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Redford Square Apartments | 2 Bed/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Cherry Hill Manor Apartments | Glenwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Dearborn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Dearborn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Dearborn is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Dearborn?
The cheapest apartment in West Dearborn is Heatherwood Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in West Dearborn costs $1,347.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 6 regular apartments in West Dearborn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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