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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 1 Bed unit found at Melvindale Square in the East Dearborn neighborhood priced from $795. The Park Apartments in the Roycroft neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
The Park ApartmentsThe JamesStudio,1BA$799
Kiwanian Senior CommunityOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$915
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B1)2BR,1BA$1,095
Parkside ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI

As of March 22, 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 Upgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Melvindale Square starting at $945 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the East Dearborn 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
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
4658 8th St2 x 12BR,1BA$1.64
Parkside ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Kiwanian Senior CommunityOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$1.83
49 Hill St, Unit 349 Hill St1BR,1BA$1.80
The Park ApartmentsThe JamesStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in River Rouge?

There are currently 109 Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $1,395. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Rouge ranging from $945 to $3,000.

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 $945 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,352.

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