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Oakwood Flats
4415 Oakwood BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melvindale Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI from $600 (15 Rentals)
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Outer Drive Manor Apartments
23935 W Outer DrMelvindale, MI 48122
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17790 Palmer ST
17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Melvindale Square
17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Mel Park Apartments
24199 Outer DrMelvindale, MI 48122
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Gale Gardens
30 Gale BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122
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Park Plaza Apartments
1201 Fort StLincoln Park, MI 48146
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16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 7, Unit 7
16138 Beatrice AveAllen Park, MI 48101
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The PARK
1369 Fort StLincoln Park, MI 48146
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Montie Park Apartments
800-820 Montie RdLincoln Park, MI 48146
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The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI
4500 Willow Cove BlvdAllen Park, MI 48101
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Corewell Senior Community
1270 Electric AveLincoln Park, MI 48146
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Springwells Park
15630 Middlebury DrDearborn, MI 48120
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Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC)
2073-2127 Philomene BlvdLincoln Park, MI 48146
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Hampton Square
4475-4485 Willow Cove BlvdAllen Park, MI 48101
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Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Melvindale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown Melvindale Studio Apartments | $2,060 | $880 | $4,350 |
| Downtown Melvindale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $675 | $4,500 |
| Downtown Melvindale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $805 | $3,300 |
| Downtown Melvindale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $885 | $2,425 |
| Downtown Melvindale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $795 | $2,200 |
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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 Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) priced from $750. Oakwood Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melvindale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) | Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry! | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Montie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Gale Gardens | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $1,082 |
| The PARK | Charles | 2BR,1BA | $1,116 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melvindale, MI
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melvindale area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2 BED 1 BATH Model at Springwells Park in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,555. The second greatest value Downtown Melvindale apartment is the Charles Model at The PARK starting at $1,116 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Roycroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Melvindale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Springwells Park | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The PARK | Charles | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Lake Village of Fairlane | Amhurst 1st Floor Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Gale Gardens | Magnolia | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Montie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) | Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry! | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 7 | 16138 Beatrice Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI
Allendale Elementary School
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools
Public School - Grades K-5 (859)
5 out of 10
Melvindale High School
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools
Public School - Grades 9-12 (955)
6 out of 10
Julian O. Strong Middle School
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools
Public School - Grades 6-8 (667)
4 out of 10
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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 Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Melvindale costs $2,200.
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 14 regular apartments in Downtown Melvindale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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