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581 O Connor AveLincoln Park, MI 48146
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730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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River Rouge, MI Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Rouge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap River Rouge Studio Apartments | $880 | $880 | $880 |
| Cheap River Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $936 | $675 | $1,122 |
| Cheap River Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,038 | $805 | $1,392 |
| Cheap River Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1,490 |
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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 292 Mill St in the Downtown Lincoln Park neighborhood priced from $800. Montie Park Apartments in the Roycroft neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Rouge apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Montie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Central Apartments | Two Bedroom (B1) | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The PARK | Charles | 2BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | 1BR,1BA | $1,122 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Rouge area is the $1.23 price per square foot Charles Model at The PARK in the in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $1,110. The second greatest value River Rouge apartment is the Two Bedroom (B) Model at Central Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Springwells 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 | Charles | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Central Apartments | Two Bedroom (B) | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Montie Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 5424 Porter St, Unit Unit 2 | 5424 Porter St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 49 Hill St, Unit 4 | 49 Hill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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