Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Oakwood Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Flats

4415 Oakwood BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122
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17790 Palmer ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

17790 Palmer 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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Guinan Building
Studio Apartments

Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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Leonard Apartments
Studio Apartments

Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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292 Mill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

292 Mill St

292 Mill StEcorse, MI 48229
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Hampton Square
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

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 $621. The PARK in the Roycroft neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $804. 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$621
The PARKJamesStudio,1BA$804
90 Catherine St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Gale GardensGardenia1BR,1BA$886
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Corewell Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH FOXBORO1BR,1BA$1,310
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melvindale area is the $1.42 price per square foot Townhome Model at Fairlane East in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,678. The second greatest value Melvindale apartment is the U95pgraded+ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Melvindale Square starting at $875 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the East 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.
Fairlane EastTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Melvindale SquareU95pgraded+ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1.59
90 Catherine St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Gale GardensGardenia1BR,1BA$1.44
The PARKJamesStudio ,1BA$1.61
Corewell Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
17790 Palmer St, Unit 10117790 Palmer St1BR,1BA$1.94

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Getting Around Melvindale, MI

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $621 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 $825 at 90 Catherine St.

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 $2,245.

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