Apartments for Rent in Melvindale, MI

Prices and availability in Melvindale, MI were last updated on 2 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Melvindale, MI are: Gale Gardens and 17823 Eddon St.

The average rent in Melvindale, MI is $954.

In Melvindale, 39% of the residents are renting compared to 61% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Melvindale's rentals, 31% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 53% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Melvindale are about 55 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 70% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 30% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Melvindale are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 70% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 30% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.