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

8051 Schaefer Hwy

15100 Tireman St

5335 Elmer St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown River Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,070 | $1,010 | $1,130 |
| Downtown River Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $591 | $2,500 |
| Downtown River Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $782 | $3,000 |
| Downtown River Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $1,955 | $2,235 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 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 $655. Pablo Davis Senior Living Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Downtown River Rouge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
| Pablo Davis Senior Living Center | One Bedroom w/out vouchers | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| City Hall Artist Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Springwells Park | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown River Rouge, MI
As of June 13, 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 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Fairlane East starting at $1,399 with a $1.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegria Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Springwells Park | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| City Hall Artist Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Pablo Davis Senior Living Center | One Bedroom w/out vouchers | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown River Rouge Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown River Rouge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown River Rouge Apartment is $655 at Dearborn Town Center Senior.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown River Rouge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown River Rouge is starting from $1,168 at Pablo Davis Senior Living Center.
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