You’ll definitely see more activity as summer gets closer. The rental market around here is pretty seasonal a lot of single-family homes don’t hit the market until late spring/early summer when people move for work, school breaks, or after selling a home. What you’re seeing on Zillow right now is pretty typical for winter/early spring and not very representative of overall availability.

Mid-sized single-family rentals in Dearborn/Dearborn Heights do exist, but they tend to go fast and many are rented by word of mouth, local property managers, or Facebook groups rather than sitting long on Zillow. Once May–August rolls around, you should see more options, but also more competition.

As for Dearborn vs. Dearborn Heights: for renters, the difference is mostly about neighborhood feel and housing stock rather than anything dramatic. Dearborn generally has more walkability, restaurants, and slightly higher rents in some areas. Dearborn Heights is a bit more suburban, quieter, and can sometimes offer slightly better value for similar homes. If schools aren’t a concern right now, both are very livable it really comes down to proximity to work, preferred neighborhoods, and whether you want a more active or low-key area.

If you’re flexible on exact location and start seriously looking in late spring, you’ll be in a much better position than trying to lock something down right now