Cheap Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI from $400 (37 Rentals)

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92 Walnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

92 Walnut St

92 Walnut StRiver Rouge, MI 48218
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Sumby Senior Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sumby Senior Housing

240 Visger RdRiver Rouge, MI 48218
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Porter Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Porter Apartments

4751 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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1403 Junction St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1403 Junction St

1403 Junction StDetroit, MI 48209
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1448 Campbell St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1448 Campbell St

1448 Campbell StDetroit, MI 48209
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3884 12th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3884 12th St

3884 12th StEcorse, MI 48229
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9112 W Fort St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9112 W Fort St

9112 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48209
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1610 Lejeune Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1610 Lejeune Ave

1610 Lejeune AveLincoln Park, MI 48146
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17035 Raupp St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17035 Raupp St

17035 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122

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1661 Electric Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Electric Ave

1661 Electric AveLincoln Park, MI 48146
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8135 Senator St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8135 Senator St

8135 Senator StDetroit, MI 48209
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2142 Livernois Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2142 Livernois Ave

2142 Livernois AveDetroit, MI 48209
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Jefferson Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Manor

4851 High StEcorse, MI 48229
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Melvindale Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvindale Square

17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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Springwells Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Central Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2683 Central AveDetroit, MI 48209
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Miles Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Miles Manor

4034 9th StEcorse, MI 48229
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Parkside Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Manor

7055 W Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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1654 Elsmere St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1654 Elsmere St

1654 Elsmere StDetroit, MI 48209
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2343 Central St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2343 Central St

2343 Central StDetroit, 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 The PARK in the Roycroft neighborhood priced from $894. Corewell Senior Community in the Roycroft neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$894
Corewell Senior CommunityCorewell Senior Community1BR,1BA$1,090
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B1)2BR,1BA$1,195
Montie Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Rouge area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Montie Park Apartments in the in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value River Rouge apartment is the Ventnor Model at The PARK starting at $894 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Roycroft 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.
Montie Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$1.12
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B1)2BR,1BA$1.55
1151 Morrell St, Unit 2F1151 Morrell St2BR,1BA$0.99
Corewell Senior CommunityCorewell Senior Community1BR,1BA$2.18
957 Park Ave, Unit 2957 Park AveStudio ,1BA$2.14

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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 $894 at The PARK.

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 $1,195 at Central Apartments.

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