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116 E Great Lakes St

17250 Raupp Rd

43 E Henry St

11333 Old Goddard Rd

1409 Mark Ave

4524 2nd St

3796 19th St

8621 Vernor W

57 Oak St
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6225 Middlesex St

2914 15th St

3600 Clippert St
River Rouge, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in River Rouge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Rouge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,155 | $1,000 | $1,295 |
River Rouge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,585 | $1,200 | $2,800 |
River Rouge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,500 | $1,450 | $1,550 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Park Apartments | The James | Studio,1BA | $799 |
90 Catherine St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Kiwanian Senior Community | One Bedroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Baker Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1524 Fort Park Blvd, Unit 2 (upper) | 1524 Fort Park Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Baker Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
7348 Gartner St | 7348 Gartner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Park Apartments | The James | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
Kiwanian Senior Community | One Bedroom - A1 | 1BR,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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