Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI from $591 (49 Rentals)

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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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292 Mill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

292 Mill St

292 Mill StEcorse, MI 48229
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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
EcorseMI48229
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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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McLain Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

McLain Apartments

1738 McLain AveLincoln Park, MI 48146
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90 Catherine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

90 Catherine St

90 Catherine StRiver Rouge, MI 48218

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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 ApartmentsBalfour Apartments | One Bed | One Bath1BR, 1BA$750
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR, 1BA$820
The PARKJamesStudio, 1BA$825
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 875001BR, 1BA$899
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR, 1BA$925
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,010
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melvindale area is the $1.23 price per square foot 24691 W Outer Dr Model at 24691 W Outer Dr, Unit Apartment #7 in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $980. The second greatest value Melvindale apartment is the 1 Bed | 1 Bath Model at The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI in the Allen Park neighborhood starting at $1,075 with a $1.43 price per square foot. 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.
24691 W Outer Dr, Unit Apartment #724691 W Outer Dr1BR, 1BA$1.23
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.43
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio, 1BA$1.38
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR, 1BA$1.14
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$0.94
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1.48
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 875001BR, 1BA$1.50
Balfour ApartmentsBalfour Apartments | One Bed | One Bath1BR, 1BA$1.25
16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 616138 Beatrice Ave1BR, 1BA$1.33
The PARKJamesStudio, 1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melvindale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melvindale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melvindale is at The PARK listed at $864.

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.

What is the most affordable Melvindale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melvindale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springwells Park and starts from $1,860.

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