
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI (61 Rentals)


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17250 Raupp Rd

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17035 Raupp St

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18870 Allen Rd

18925 Prospect St

Gale Gardens

17790 Palmer ST
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Corewell Senior Community

The PARK

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Dearborn Town Center Senior

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14555 Champaign Rd, Unit 112, Unit 112

3360 Edgewood St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

5110 Maple St

1174 Smart Town Dr
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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S, Unit Uint 2S

2172-2178 Philomene Blvd

Lincoln Park Mobile Home Village

Kennedy Plaza Apartments

1376 Champaign Rd

34 W Cicotte St

June's Mobile Home Village

1610 Lejeune Ave

10530 Tuxedo St

2430 Fort Park Blvd
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Howard Apartments

92 Walnut St

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Ava Dearborn

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Melvindale, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melvindale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvindale Studio Apartments | $945 | $880 | $1,010 |
Melvindale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $591 | $1,497 |
| Melvindale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $782 | $2,020 |
| Melvindale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $2,115 | $2,420 |
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Largest Available Melvindale 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melvindale, MI is found at Lake Village of Fairlane in the East Dearborn neighborhood and is 880 square feet priced from $1,299. Fairlane East in the Fairlane neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 836 square feet and currently listed start at $1,463. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melvindale:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Village of Fairlane | Amhurst 1st Floor Premium | 880 Sq Ft | $1,299 |
| Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 836 Sq Ft | $1,463 |
| Montie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 700 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | 675 Sq Ft | $800 |
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 630 Sq Ft | $591 |
| Springwells Park | 1 BED 1 BATH | 613 Sq Ft | $1,310 |
| Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) | Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry! | 600 Sq Ft | $750 |
| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $850 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | 500 Sq Ft | $1,122 |
Cheapest Available Melvindale 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melvindale, MI is the One Bedroom Apartment Model starting from $655 at Dearborn Town Center Senior in the East Dearborn neighborhood. The second most affordable Melvindale 1 Bedroom is the Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry! Model at Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) starting at $750 in the Roycroft neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melvindale is currently $1,065. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melvindale:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | $655 |
| Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) | Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry! | $750 |
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | $800 |
| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | $850 |
| Montie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,000 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | $1,122 |
| Lake Village of Fairlane | Amhurst 1st Floor Premium | $1,299 |
| Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,463 |
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Best Local Schools in Melvindale, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melvindale Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melvindale Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melvindale is $1,065.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melvindale Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melvindale is a 880 square feet unit starting from $1,299 at Lake Village of Fairlane.
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