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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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Melvindale

What type of rentals are currently available in Melvindale?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI with pricing that ranges from $456 to $2,450. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melvindale ranging from $800 to $5,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melvindale ranges from $800 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,335.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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