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property at 3785 12th St

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
EcorseMI48229

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property at 1821 Hanover St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1821 Hanover St

Lincoln ParkMI48146

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Melvindale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melvindale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $591. Balfour Apartments in the Roycroft neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. 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$591
Balfour ApartmentsBalfour - One Bedroom Private Entry!1BR,1BA$750
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$820
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI and Nearby

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melvindale area is the $1.12 price per square foot Charles Model at The PARK in the in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $1,005. The second greatest value Melvindale apartment is the 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI starting at $1,219 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Allen Park 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.
The PARKCharles2BR,1BA$1.12
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Montie Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$1.14
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.94
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Balfour ApartmentsBalfour - One Bedroom Private Entry!1BR,1BA$1.25
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melvindale

What type of rentals are currently available in Melvindale?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI with pricing that ranges from $591 to $2,275. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melvindale ranging from $850 to $2,850.

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 $850 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,485.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melvindale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melvindale range from $1,995 to $2,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,265.

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