Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown River Rouge Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (16 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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Dorchester Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dorchester Apartments

14500 Prospect StDearborn, MI 48126
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Oakman Apartments
Studio Apartments

Oakman Apartments

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

15100 Tireman St

15100 Tireman StDetroit, MI 48228

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 $621. Springwells Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,425. 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$621
Springwells Park2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT2BR,1BA$1,425
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,440
Allegria VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown River Rouge, MI

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown River Rouge area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Fairlane East in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Downtown River Rouge apartment is the 2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT Model at Springwells Park starting at $1,425 with a $1.86 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.
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Springwells Park2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT2BR,1BA$1.86
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99

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Downtown River Rouge, Dearborn, MI

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Dearborn, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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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 $621, while the average apartment in Downtown River Rouge costs $2,465.

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 4 regular apartments in Downtown River Rouge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown River Rouge?

Cheap apartments in Downtown River Rouge have an average cost of $366 which is $2,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown River Rouge.

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