Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melvindale Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI from $600 (17 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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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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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

Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Melvindale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Melvindale area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Melvindale Square priced from $795. Oakwood Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melvindale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melvindale SquareStandard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$937
Montie Park Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melvindale, MI

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melvindale area is the $1.35 price per square foot Kingston Premium Model at Lake Village of Fairlane in the in the East Dearborn neighborhood starting from $1,524. The second greatest value Downtown Melvindale apartment is the Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Melvindale Square starting at $945 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the East Dearborn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Melvindale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Village of FairlaneKingston Premium2BR,2BA$1.35
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
1459 Fort Park Blvd, Unit 11459 Fort Park Blvd1BR,1BA$1.06
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$1.17
24691 W Outer Dr, Unit Apartment #424691 W Outer Dr1BR,1BA$1.23
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Montie Park Apartments1 Bed with Balcony1BR,1BA$1.50
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Melvindale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Melvindale?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Melvindale is Melvindale Square which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown Melvindale costs $1,907.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Melvindale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Downtown Melvindale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Melvindale?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Melvindale have an average cost of $475 which is $1,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Melvindale.

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