Cheap Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI from $400 (24 Rentals)

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9 Elizabeth St, Unit 2
$1,000
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9 Elizabeth St, Unit 2

9 Elizabeth StRiver Rouge, MI 48218
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5424 Porter St, Unit 2
$750
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5424 Porter St, Unit 2

5424 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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1403 Morrell St, Unit 1
$895
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1403 Morrell St, Unit 1

1403 Morrell StDetroit, MI 48209
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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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730 Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Clark St

730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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Jefferson Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Manor

4851 High StEcorse, MI 48229
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17790 Palmer ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Melvindale Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvindale Square

17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122
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$850

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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
EcorseMI48229
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Springwells Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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River Rouge, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in River Rouge, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 7121 W Vernor Hwy in the Springwells neighborhood priced from $750. 292 Mill St in the Downtown Lincoln Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$820
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$865
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Rouge area is the $1.14 price per square foot Charles Model at The PARK in the in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $1,024. The second greatest value River Rouge apartment is the 1403 Morrell St Model at 1403 Morrell St, Unit 1 starting at $895 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Hubbard-Richard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The PARKCharles2BR,1BA$1.14
1403 Morrell St, Unit 11403 Morrell St2BR,1BA$0.99
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B)2BR,1BA$1.49
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$1.14
Montie Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
9 Elizabeth St, Unit 29 Elizabeth St2BR,1BA$1.43
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$1.44
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
5424 Porter St, Unit Unit 25424 Porter St1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Rouge Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Rouge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Rouge Apartment is $750 at 7121 W Vernor Hwy.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Rouge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Rouge is starting from $1,018 at The PARK.

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