
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $600 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Dearborn area of Dearborn.


Oxford Village

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The Oakwood Manor Apartments

25953 Norfolk St

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16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 7

6885 Mettetal St

Heatherwood Apartments

Oakwood Flats

GoodHomes Detroit

Dartmouth Square

Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI
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Outer Drive Manor Apartments

Redford Square Apartments

22330 W Warren Ave

145 Terri Dr

Cherry Hill Manor Apartments

The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI

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Gale Gardens

6479 Plainview Ave

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7010 Town Ln

Z on Pardee

23700 W Warren Ave
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 | $1,336 | $850 | $2,159 |
| West Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $800 | $2,500 |
| West Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $800 | $3,600 |
| West Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $885 | $2,135 |
| West Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $885 | $795 | $1,030 |
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There are currently 31 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 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 West 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 |
| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Gale Gardens | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $881 |
| Oxford Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Dartmouth Square | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Redford Square Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Dearborn, MI
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Dearborn area is the $0.63 price per square foot 6829 Abington Ave Model at 6829 Abington Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Dearborn apartment is the Townhome Model at Fairlane East starting at $1,699 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Fairlane 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6829 Abington Ave, Unit 1 | 6829 Abington Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| Fairlane East | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Z on Pardee | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Oxford Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Cherry Hill Manor Apartments | Hazelwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | Welcome to our beautiful apartment community lo... | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Dartmouth Square | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Gale Gardens | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 7 | 16138 Beatrice Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $975.
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 $1,550.
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 26 regular apartments in West 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 West Dearborn?
Cheap apartments in West Dearborn have an average cost of $511 which is $1,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Dearborn.
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