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

Gale Gardens

30 Gale BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122

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Mel Park Apartments
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
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 Studio unit found at The PARK priced from $788. Melvindale Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melvindale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PARKJamesStudio,1BA$788
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melvindale, MI

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melvindale area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3804 18th St Model at 3804 18th St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Melvindale neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Downtown Melvindale apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fairlane East starting at $1,709 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Fairlane 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.
3804 18th St, Unit 23804 18th St5BR,1BA$0.91
Fairlane East2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1.59
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Gale GardensGardenia1BR,1BA$1.44
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH FOXBORO1BR,1BA$2.18
The PARKJamesStudio ,1BA$1.58
Corewell Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Melvindale Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Melvindale Apartment is $845 at Melvindale Square.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Melvindale is starting from $945 at Melvindale Square.

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