Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI from $500 (47 Rentals)

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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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Mel Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mel Park Apartments

24199 Outer DrMelvindale, MI 48122
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Gale Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gale Gardens

30 Gale BlvdMelvindale, 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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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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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 $655. Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) 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$655
Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC)Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry!1BR,1BA$750
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Montie Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,010
The PARKCharles2BR,1BA$1,070
Corewell Senior CommunityCorewell Senior Community1BR,1BA$1,122

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melvindale area is the $1.19 price per square foot Charles Model at The PARK in the in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $1,070. The second greatest value Melvindale 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 Melvindale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The PARKCharles2BR,1BA$1.19
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Gale GardensDahlia2BR,1BA$1.40
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Montie Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.04
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC)Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry!1BR,1BA$1.25
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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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 $655 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 $1,025 at Outer Drive Manor Apartments.

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