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17250 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122
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4524 2nd St

EcorseMI48229

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River Rouge, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in River Rouge, MI is a Studio unit found at The Park Apartments in the Roycroft neighborhood priced from $799. 90 Catherine St in the Downtown Melvindale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park ApartmentsThe JamesStudio,1BA$799
90 Catherine St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$890
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
Kiwanian Senior CommunityOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$915
Baker Street Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Rouge area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1524 Fort Park Blvd Model at 1524 Fort Park Blvd, Unit 2 (upper) in the in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value River Rouge apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Baker Street Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Springwells neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1524 Fort Park Blvd, Unit 2 (upper)1524 Fort Park Blvd2BR,1BA$0.96
Baker Street Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
7348 Gartner St7348 Gartner St2BR,1BA$1.14
The Park ApartmentsThe JamesStudio ,1BA$1.60
Kiwanian Senior CommunityOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in River Rouge?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $1,300. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Rouge ranging from $895 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River Rouge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River Rouge ranges from $895 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,324.

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