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Melvindale, MI

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An affordable suburb of Detroit perfect for commuters

Diverse Suburban Affordable Commuter Good Schools

A suburb of Detroit, the city of Melvindale is located about 10 miles southwest of downtown and is conveniently situated between two major airports — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Windsor International Airport. Melvindale is located just south of Dearborn with easy access to TPC Michigan, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, the Henry Ford Museum, and Detroit River. This commuter-friendly suburb boasts very affordable rentals.

Residents can easily access major retailers and restaurants at nearby Fairlane Green, a popular shopping mall. Melvindale offers residents proximity to Interstates 94 and 75, making commuting to and from Detroit and nearby cities that much easier. Several local bars, bakeries, and restaurants can be found in Melvindale, along with great public schools and community parks.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Melvindale, MI is $878 for one bedroom, $1,002 for two bedrooms, and $982 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melvindale has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$878/month
666 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Allendale Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

859 Students

3
out of 10

Julian O Strong Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

667 Students

3
out of 10

Melvindale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

955 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
  • Environmental Interpretive Center
  • Heritage Park
  • Campus Martius Park
  • Hart Plaza

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.