Apartments For Rent in Melvindale, MI

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Apartments For Rent Near Melvindale, MI

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What Locals Say about Melvindale

  • Amora Aboali
    "Don’t have your kids go out by themselves. Always watch your surroundings. No one is friendly and no one knows who their neighbour is! "
  • Nicole T.
    "I've lived in this city for many years all four of my kids have attended Melvindale schools. I also coach for the city football / cheer squad. It feels like a family in the city"
  • Nizar0065
    "good neighborhood very nice neighbors and everything. i like to live here. and i hope to get big house. my house is very small."
  • Angelica M.
    "Some really good places to eat and a lot of little shops, from walking distance friendly people. Close to a lot of businesses. Only thing that sucks is no public transportation."
  • DAPHYNE H.
    "schools are fantastic. People look it for others. police are prompt and 1st responders are too. there are all types of nationalities and everyone get along."
  • Elisha W.
    "Its very nice and i like it here yes they walk there dogs they are friendly sometimes you get to touch them"
  • Nicole T.
    "the schools and the City football and cheer Club are like a family and they open their arms for anyone."
  • Emma D.
    "The smog from the marathon plant. The fumes release all the toxicity cause bad heath for human and pets. Cancer Asthma. We lost 2 pets here already due to cancer from the smog."
  • Tiffany
    "Changing rapidly over past couple years for the worst. Break ins, high water bills, ordinance officers fine you for everything but can’t even fix the street pot holes "
  • Omeomiana
    "It’s all industrial, no place to really walk around with a dog, and it’s loud with a lot of heavy traffic especially semi trucks."
  • tbear1432002
    "the crime is up and the people are rude. use to be a great place to live. people don't keep up there lawns. some do "
  • Kim R. S.
    "Large Arabic population with shops and restaurants nearby. Neighbors help each other here on my street."

Average Rent Trends in Melvindale, MI

Rent in Melvindale, MI varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in Apr 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
MonthAverage rent
May 2025$1,400
Jun 2025$935
Jul 2025$1,220
Aug 2025$1,120
Sep 2025$950
Oct 2025$1,120
Nov 2025$1,000
Dec 2025$1,400
Jan 2026$1,043
Feb 2026$975
Mar 2026$1,138
Apr 2026$1,128
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$875$1,300$1,400—$977
Apartments and Condos$875$950——$875
Houses—$1,375$1,400—$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Melvindale, MI

  • What is the average rent in Melvindale, MI?
    The average rent in Melvindale, MI is $950. Rent prices range from $800 to as much as $3,250, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Melvindale, MI compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Melvindale, MI is about 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is less expensive to rent in Melvindale compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Melvindale, MI, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Melvindale, MI is $ for a studio, $881 for a 1 bedroom, $1,064 for a 2 bedroom, $1,400 for a 3 bedroom, and $ for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Melvindale, MI changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Melvindale, MI has decreased by $370. That means the average rent is 39% lower than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Melvindale, MI?
    There are 10 available rental listings in Melvindale, MI.
  • What are some zip codes in Melvindale, MI?
    Melvindale, MI includes zip codes such as: 48122.
  • What are some cities near Melvindale, MI?
    Some nearby cities include: Allen Park, Lincoln Park, River Rouge, Dearborn, Ecorse. These cities may have more rental options to explore.