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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 Oakwood Flats priced from $900. The PARK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melvindale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$924
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melvindale, MI

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melvindale area is the $1.61 price per square foot Amhurst 1st Floor Premium Model at Lake Village of Fairlane in the in the East Dearborn neighborhood starting from $1,414. The second greatest value Downtown Melvindale apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Fairlane East starting at $1,299 with a $1.48 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.
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1.61
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$1.15
1506 Chandler Ave, Unit Chandler1506 Chandler Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
Gale GardensDahlia2BR,1BA$1.39
17650 Palmer St, Unit One story building17650 Palmer St1BR,1BA$1.36
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH FOXBORO1BR,1BA$1.77
16138 Beatrice Ave, Unit 716138 Beatrice Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Downtown Melvindale, Melvindale, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Melvindale

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Melvindale?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melvindale, MI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,500. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Melvindale ranging from $1,350 to $1,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Melvindale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Melvindale ranges from $1,350 to $1,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,591.

Expert Rental Resources

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!