Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melwood Park Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI from $700 (16 Rentals)

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property at 17250 Raupp Rd

$895 - $945

1 Bedroom Rentals

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17250 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122
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17790 Palmer ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Melvindale Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvindale Square

17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122

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Mel Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mel Park Apartments

24199 Outer DrMelvindale, MI 48122
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Gale Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gale Gardens

30 Gale BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122

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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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Hampton Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Square

4475-4485 Willow Cove BlvdAllen Park, MI 48101
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Melwood Park, Melvindale, MI Local Guide

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 Park Plaza Apartments priced from $820. Pablo Davis Senior Living Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Melwood Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$820
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$865
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Corewell Senior CommunityCorewell Senior Community1BR,1BA$1,122

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melwood Park, MI

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melwood Park area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI in the in the Allen Park neighborhood starting from $1,219. The second greatest value Melwood Park apartment is the 1-B Tower Model at Park Plaza Apartments starting at $820 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Roycroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$1.14
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$1.44
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Corewell Senior CommunityCorewell Senior Community1BR,1BA$2.24
Springwells ParkSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.41

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melwood Park, Melvindale, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $820 at Park Plaza Apartments.

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 $999 at Oakwood Apartments.

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