Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI from $500 (42 Rentals)

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property at 17250 Raupp Rd

$895 - $945

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17250 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122
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17790 Palmer ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Melvindale Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvindale Square

17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Gale Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gale Gardens

30 Gale BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122
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Mel Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mel Park Apartments

24199 Outer DrMelvindale, MI 48122
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Leonard Apartments
Studio Apartments

Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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Guinan Building
Studio Apartments

Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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Balfour Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Balfour Apartments

2073-2127 Philomene BlvdLincoln Park, MI 48146
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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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property at 3785 12th St

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
EcorseMI48229
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McLain Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

McLain Apartments

1738 McLain AveLincoln Park, MI 48146

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Melvindale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melvindale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melvindale, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior in the East Dearborn neighborhood priced from $591. Balfour Apartments in the Roycroft neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melvindale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$591
Balfour ApartmentsOne Bed | One Bath1BR,1BA$750
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$820
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$860
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Gale GardensGardenia1BR,1BA$906
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melvindale area is the $1.43 price per square foot Townhome Model at Fairlane East in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,689. The second greatest value Melvindale apartment is the Charles Model at The PARK starting at $1,075 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Roycroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melvindale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairlane EastTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.43
The PARKCharles2BR,1BA$1.19
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$1.14
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.94
Gale GardensGardenia1BR,1BA$1.47
Balfour ApartmentsOne Bed | One Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 616138 Beatrice Ave1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melvindale Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melvindale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melvindale Apartment is $591 at Dearborn Town Center Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melvindale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melvindale is starting from $782 at Dearborn Town Center Senior.

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