1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI (76 Rentals)

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34 W Cicotte St
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34 W Cicotte St

34 W Cicotte StRiver Rouge, MI 48218
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92 Walnut St
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92 Walnut St

92 Walnut StRiver Rouge, MI 48218
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217 Richter St
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217 Richter St

217 Richter StRiver Rouge, MI 48218
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Sumby Senior Housing
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Sumby Senior Housing

240 Visger RdRiver Rouge, MI 48218
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17020 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122
property at 17250 Raupp Rd

17250 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122

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1080 Morrell St
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1080 Morrell St

1080 Morrell StDetroit, MI 48209
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17035 Raupp St
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17035 Raupp St

17035 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122
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1661 Electric Ave
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1661 Electric Ave

1661 Electric AveLincoln Park, MI 48146
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Porter Apartments
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Porter Apartments

4751 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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1610 Lejeune Ave
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1610 Lejeune Ave

1610 Lejeune AveLincoln Park, MI 48146
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1403 Junction St
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1403 Junction St

1403 Junction StDetroit, MI 48209

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9112 W Fort St
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9112 W Fort St

9112 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48209
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Mexican Village
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Mexican Village

8131 Whittaker StDetroit, MI 48209
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1239 Elsmere St
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1239 Elsmere St

1239 Elsmere StDetroit, MI 48209
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1322 Dragoon St
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1322 Dragoon St

1322 Dragoon StDetroit, MI 48209
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Montie
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Montie

1000-1026 Montie RdLincoln Park, MI 48146
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10530 Tuxedo St
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10530 Tuxedo St

10530 Tuxedo StDearborn, MI 48120
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3884 12th St
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3884 12th St

3884 12th StEcorse, MI 48229

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4494 W Jefferson Ave
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4494 W Jefferson Ave

4494 W Jefferson AveEcorse, MI 48229
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764 Woodmere St
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764 Woodmere St

764 Woodmere StDetroit, MI 48209
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Berwalt Manor
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Berwalt Manor

760 Campbell StDetroit, MI 48209
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32 Woodward ave
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32 Woodward ave

32 Woodward aveEcorse, MI 48229
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4503 High St
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4503 High St

4503 High StEcorse, MI 48229
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2545 Cabot St
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2545 Cabot St

2545 Cabot StDetroit, MI 48209
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1825 Elsmere St
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1825 Elsmere St

1825 Elsmere StDetroit, MI 48209
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2506 Carson St
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2506 Carson St

2506 Carson StDetroit, MI 48209
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6600 W Fort St
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6600 W Fort St

6600 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48209
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Central Apartments
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Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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River Rouge, MI Local Guide

Largest Available River Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Rouge, MI is found at Melvindale Square in the East Dearborn neighborhood and is 900 square feet priced from $795. Montie Park Apartments in the Roycroft neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 650 square feet and currently listed start at $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in River Rouge:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Melvindale SquareStandard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom900 Sq Ft$795
Montie Park Apartments1 Bed with Balcony650 Sq Ft$950
Corewell Senior Community LLCCorewell Senior Community500 Sq Ft$1,090

Cheapest Available River Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Rouge, MI is the Standard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model starting from $795 at Melvindale Square in the East Dearborn neighborhood. The second most affordable River Rouge 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed Model at Montie Park Apartments starting at $950 in the Roycroft neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River Rouge is currently $872. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in River Rouge:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Melvindale SquareStandard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$795
Montie Park Apartments1 Bed$950
Corewell Senior Community LLCCorewell Senior Community$1,090

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Getting Around River Rouge, MI

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom River Rouge Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom River Rouge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in River Rouge is $872.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom River Rouge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in River Rouge is a 900 square feet unit starting from $795 at Melvindale Square.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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