
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melwood Park Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI from $600 (15 Rentals)
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17650 Palmer St, Unit One story building

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Outer Drive Manor Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

Melvindale Square
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17020 Raupp Rd

Gale Gardens

17250 Raupp Rd

Mel Park Apartments

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16138 Beatrice Ave

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

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Springwells Park

3845 11th St

Hampton Square
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Melwood Park, Melvindale, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melwood Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $675 | $1,493 |
| Melwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $805 | $2,045 |
| Melwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,895 | $2,205 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melwood Park Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI.
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Cheapest Available Melwood Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melwood Park area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakwood Flats priced from $850. Gale Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $896. Here are the most affordable Melwood Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Gale Gardens | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
| Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Springwells Park | 1 BED 1 BATH FOXBORO | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melwood Park, MI
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melwood Park area is the $1.44 price per square foot Townhome Model at Fairlane East in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,701. The second greatest value Melwood Park apartment is the Amhurst 1st Floor Premium Model at Lake Village of Fairlane starting at $1,299 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the East Dearborn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fairlane East | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Lake Village of Fairlane | Amhurst 1st Floor Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 17650 Palmer St, Unit One story building | 17650 Palmer St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Outer Drive Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Gale Gardens | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Springwells Park | 1 BED 1 BATH FOXBORO | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Oakwood Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelwood Park, Melvindale, MI
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Melwood Park, Melvindale, MI
Allendale Elementary School
Melvindale High School
Julian O Strong Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melwood Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melwood Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melwood Park Apartment is $850 at Oakwood Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melwood Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melwood Park is starting from $1,043 at Gale Gardens.
What is the most affordable Melwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Melwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springwells Park and starts from $1,895.
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