Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown River Rouge Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Downtown River Rouge, Dearborn, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown River Rouge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown River Rouge Studio Apartments | $708 | $456 | $960 |
Downtown River Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $485 | $2,300 |
Downtown River Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $741 | $2,790 |
Downtown River Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,406 | $2,555 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown River Rouge Neighborhood of Dearborn, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $621 |
Springwells Park | 2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
Allegria Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Springwells Park | 2 BED 1 BATH VILLAGE APT | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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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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