Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown River Rouge Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Leonard Apartments
Studio Apartments

Leonard Apartments

4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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Guinan Building
Studio Apartments

Guinan Building

13350 Leonard StDearborn, MI 48126
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Ava Dearborn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ava Dearborn

14500 Prospect StDearborn, MI 48126
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Freda Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Freda Apartments

7005-7017 Freda StDearborn, MI 48126
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Oakman Apartments
Studio Apartments

Oakman Apartments

5104-5120 Oakman BlvdDearborn, MI 48126
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15100 Tireman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15100 Tireman St

15100 Tireman StDetroit, MI 48228
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5335 Elmer St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5335 Elmer St

5335 Elmer StDetroit, MI 48210

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Downtown River Rouge, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

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 $655. Huron River Dearborn 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$655
Huron River DearbornUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Unit1BR,1BA$895
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,010
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1,299
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,463

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown River Rouge, MI

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown River Rouge area is the $2.32 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Allegria Village in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Downtown River Rouge apartment is the 2 BED 1 BATH Model at Springwells Park starting at $1,555 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Fairlane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown River Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allegria VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Springwells Park2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.66
Huron River Dearborn1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Lake Village of FairlaneAmhurst 1st Floor Premium1BR,1BA$1.48
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
City Hall Artist LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.04

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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 $655, while the average apartment in Downtown River Rouge costs $2,230.

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 5 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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