Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,000 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MI

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.82 price per square foot 22448 W McNichols Rd Model at 22448 W McNichols Rd, Unit 2 in the in the North Rosedale Park neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Western Heights Apartments starting at $895 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the South Redford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22448 W McNichols Rd, Unit 222448 W McNichols Rd2BR,1BA$0.82
Western Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
The Heights of SouthfieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Riverstone1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
The Langford at Telegraph LLCNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.13
Parkside Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Willow Creek ApartmentsThe Bay - 1 Bed 1 Bath - D1BR,1BA$1.47
River Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Hidden PinesScotch/Spruce1BR,1BA$1.32
Woodland Arms ApartmentsWe have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea...1BR,1BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverdale?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MI with pricing that ranges from $599 to $1,400. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverdale ranging from $1,000 to $1,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverdale ranges from $1,000 to $1,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,207.

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