
Cheap Homes for Rent in River Rouge, MI from $900 (16 Rentals)
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1750 McLain Ave

11333 Old Goddard Rd

1409 Mark Ave

2181 12th St

4524 2nd St

249 Chestnut St

3796 19th St

8621 Vernor W

57 Oak St
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6225 Middlesex St

3600 Clippert St

2914 15th St

1926 S Ethel St

1331 Pingree Ave

26985 W Outer Dr
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 | $1,184 | $945 | $2,000 |
River Rouge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,790 | $1,200 | $3,000 |
River Rouge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Melvindale Square | Upgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Park Apartments | The James | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Kiwanian Senior Community | One Bedroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Central Apartments | Two Bedroom (B1) | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Parkside Apartments | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,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 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 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
4658 8th St | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Parkside Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Kiwanian Senior Community | One Bedroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
49 Hill St, Unit 3 | 49 Hill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
The Park Apartments | The James | Studio ,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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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