
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Dearborn Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $600 (66 Rentals)
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Oxford Village

4700 Curtis St

Springwells Park

Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes

3360 Edgewood St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

2045 N Elizabeth St

22700 Garrison St

24720 Michigan Ave

Fairlane East
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22700 Garrison St, Unit 307, Unit 307

Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes

Allegria Village

21909 Snow Ave, Unit I-4, Unit I-4

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Normandy Apartments

The Oakwood Manor Apartments

3418 Heritage Pkwy

3438 Heritage Pkwy

Heritage Place Apartments
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22340 Park St

3442 Heritage Pkwy

22700 Garrison St

West Village Lofts

6885 Mettetal St

Heatherwood Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

Z on Pardee

Outer Drive Manor Apartments

The Flats of Inkster
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GoodHomes Detroit

Redford Square Apartments

5680 Pardee Ave

5690 Pardee Ave

26741 Carlysle St

Cherry Hill Manor Apartments

23700 W Warren Ave

The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI

Ava Dearborn Heights
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6811 Minock St

Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI

26341 Stanford St

79 Third St. Unit 79

6474 St Marys St

7635 Evergreen Rd

Pineridge Park Apartments

West Park Manor Apartments

Hampton Square

Kirkwood House Apartments
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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 | $1,952 | $850 | $4,350 |
| West Dearborn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $825 | $2,500 |
| West Dearborn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $800 | $3,600 |
| West Dearborn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $885 | $2,200 |
| West Dearborn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $805 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 66 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 |
| Z on Pardee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Oakwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Flats of Inkster | 2BL | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Redford Square Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Cherry Hill Manor Apartments | Hazelwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Ava Dearborn Heights | The Heights Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Dearborn, MI
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Dearborn area is the $1.56 price per square foot The Estate (Cc) Model at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,666. The second greatest value West Dearborn apartment is the 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI starting at $1,199 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the West Dearborn 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | The Estate (Cc) | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Ava Dearborn Heights | The Heights Master | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Flats of Inkster | 2BL | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Z on Pardee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Washer/Dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Cherry Hill Manor Apartments | Hazelwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | Welcome to our beautiful apartment community lo... | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Oakwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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 $1,095.
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 $1,747.
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 21 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 $821 which is $926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Dearborn.
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