Apartments for Rent in Dearborn Heights, MI

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Average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI

$1,107/mo Dearborn Heights, MI average rental price, June 2025

The average monthly rent of apartments in Dearborn Heights, MI is $1,107.

Dearborn Heights, MI apartment rent ranges

Around 85% of Dearborn Heights’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 15% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

Dearborn Heights, MI rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Dearborn Heights by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,749, the average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI is $1,107.

Getting around in Dearborn Heights, MI

58 /100

Somewhat Walkable

42 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Walk Score®: 58, Bike Score®: 42

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Dearborn Heights, MI last updated?

Prices and availability in Dearborn Heights, MI were last updated on 17 Jul 2025.

What are the best apartments in Dearborn Heights, MI?

The best apartments in Dearborn Heights, MI are: Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI, Carriage Park Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI, Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI, LeHigh St. 24264 and 8476 Appleton St.

What is the average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI?

The average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI is $1,153.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dearborn Heights, MI?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dearborn Heights, MI is between $1,024 and $1,240.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dearborn Heights, MI?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dearborn Heights, MI is between $1,224 and $1,500.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dearborn Heights, MI?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dearborn Heights, MI is between $1,600 and $1,650.

What type of rental buildings are in Dearborn Heights, MI?

In Dearborn Heights 28% of the housing is rented out compared to 72% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 6% of Dearborn Heights’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 32% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 62% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Dearborn Heights, MI?

The average age of rental buildings in Dearborn Heights is 59 years old, with none being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Dearborn Heights, MI?

Rental apartments in Dearborn Heights come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 51% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 49% of all rentals in Dearborn Heights. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Living in Dearborn Heights, MI

Located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Detroit by car, Dearborn Heights, MI, is a great place for renters to call home if they wish to finish an apartment for rent in a diverse and family-oriented community. Specifically, renters with children appreciate Dearborn Heights’ above-average public school district and educational opportunities, including the Henry Ford Museum and Estate; the Arab American Museum; the Automotive Hall of Fame; and the Dearborn Historical Museum. In addition, renters will have easy access to all of the excitement of Detroit and nearby communities. Renters will also find that the cost of living in Dearborn Heights is on par with the rest of the state of Michigan, as well as slightly lower than the national average. Dearborn Heights is a typical suburban area, with many parks and dining opportunities, as well as shopping centers. However, renters who are considering looking for a rental apartment in Dearborn Heights should be sure to stay aware of their surroundings when going home to their rental apartments at night.

Renting in Dearborn Heights, MI

Renters constitute a minority in Dearborn Heights as the majority of residents own their homes. Renters will find a sparse, suburban environment in Dearborn Heights: Although most of the housing stock is constituted of detached, single-family homes in residential neighborhoods, you may find a rental property in a high- or low-rise rental apartment community, as well as condos and townhouses. The cost of a rental apartment in Dearborn Heights is on par with the average for the state of Michigan, making this diverse suburb slightly more expensive than the average for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, but noticeably more affordable than the national average. Note that, according to rental laws in Michigan, landlords may collect a security deposit from their renters equivalent to 1.5 times the monthly rent at the most. Landlords are also required to return it to the renters within 30 days of the move-out date, minus any damages.

Shopping in Dearborn Heights, MI

Most grocery stores in Dearborn Heights are located along the main communication axis of Ford Road (Route 153) and Van Born Road (Route 24), so you may want to look for a rental apartment along those two roads if proximity to amenities is one of your main priorities. Renters will have no difficulties stocking the kitchen of their rental apartment with a wide choice of grocery stores at their disposal: Dearborn Heights is home to multiple supermarket chains — including Kroger, Aldi and Target — along with several Asian, Mediterranean and independently owned grocery stores.

Transportation in Dearborn Heights, MI

Dearborn Heights is a typical suburban environment: Although you might find some dining and shopping options within walking distance of your rental apartment, you’ll most likely need a car to run most errands. In addition, renters can take advantage of the several public bus transit systems that offer several fixed routes throughout the town.

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1 BED	$1,190+
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3 BEDS	$1,350

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