
Cheap Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI from $400 (23 Rentals)
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90 Catherine St

Rouge Manor - Parkview - Linden Apartments

Springwells on Vernor

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5424 Porter St, Unit 2

7121 W Vernor Hwy

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292 Mill St

The PARK

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

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1403 Morrell St, Unit 1

17250 Raupp Rd

4471 High St, Unit 96-10

Central Apartments
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730 Clark St

Jefferson Manor

17790 Palmer ST

Melvindale Square

3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

Springwells Village

2508 Inglis St
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6628 W Lafayette Blvd

Waters Edge Apartments
River Rouge, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Rouge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap River Rouge Studio Apartments | $865 | $835 | $895 |
| Cheap River Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $931 | $600 | $1,122 |
| Cheap River Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,063 | $700 | $1,400 |
| Cheap River Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $800 | $1,325 |
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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 Ecorse 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7121 W Vernor Hwy | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | 1-B Tower | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Pablo Davis Senior Living Center | One Bedroom w/out vouchers | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| The PARK | Ventnor | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Rouge area is the $1.04 price per square foot Ventnor Model at The PARK in the in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $940. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The PARK | Ventnor | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 1403 Morrell St, Unit 1 | 1403 Morrell St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Montie Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Central Apartments | Two Bedroom (B) | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | 1-B Tower | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Pablo Davis Senior Living Center | One Bedroom w/out vouchers | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 7121 W Vernor Hwy | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 5424 Porter St, Unit 2 | 5424 Porter St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,095 at Central Apartments.
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