
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown River Rouge Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (6 Rentals)
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Dearborn Town Center Senior

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center
Downtown River Rouge, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown River Rouge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown River Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,156 | $456 | $1,450 |
Downtown River Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $485 | $2,254 |
Downtown River Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $741 | $2,500 |
Downtown River Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $860 | $2,335 |
Downtown River Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $818 | $790 | $840 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown River Rouge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown River Rouge area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior priced from $621. Melvindale Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown River Rouge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $621 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Romarta Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown River Rouge, MI
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown River Rouge area is the $1.05 price per square foot Upgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Melvindale Square in the in the East Dearborn neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value Downtown River Rouge apartment is the The Greenfield (ATHp) Model at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes starting at $1,685 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Warrendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown River Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Melvindale Square | Upgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | The Greenfield (ATHp) | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
Lake Village of Fairlane | Amhurst 1st Floor Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Romarta Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Springwells Park | 1 BED 1 BATH GEORGE | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
GoodHomes Detroit | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Union at Dearborn | Central 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown River Rouge, Dearborn, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown River Rouge Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown River Rouge?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown River Rouge is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in Downtown River Rouge costs $1,945.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown River Rouge?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Downtown River Rouge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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