Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ford River Rouge Complex Neighborhood of River Rouge, MI from $500 (38 Rentals)

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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
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Cheapest Available Ford River Rouge Complex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ford River Rouge Complex area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 7121 W Vernor Hwy priced from $750. Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Ford River Rouge Complex apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Student Housing5 Beds, 2 baths5BR,2BA$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
Delray Senior Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$899
Hubbard ApartmentsA - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The PARKCharles2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ford River Rouge Complex, MI

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ford River Rouge Complex area is the $0.34 price per square foot 5 Beds, 2 baths Model at Student Housing in the in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Ford River Rouge Complex apartment is the Student Housing Model at 3342 Bloomfield Rd starting at $725 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ford River Rouge Complex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Student Housing5 Beds, 2 baths5BR,2BA$0.34
3342 Bloomfield RdStudent Housing4BR,1BA$0.51
3340 Bloomfield Rd4 Beds, 1 bath4BR,1BA$0.47
675 Chippawa StStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
635 ChippawaStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
3404 Bloomfield RdStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
591 St Joseph St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.65
528 Chippawa St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.65
556 Chippawa StStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.65
1403 Morrell St, Unit 11403 Morrell St2BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ford River Rouge Complex

What type of rentals are currently available in Ford River Rouge Complex?

There are currently 178 Apartments for Rent in Ford River Rouge Complex, MI with pricing that ranges from $600 to $1,800. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ford River Rouge Complex ranging from $660 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ford River Rouge Complex?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ford River Rouge Complex ranges from $660 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,751.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ford River Rouge Complex?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ford River Rouge Complex range from $800 to $1,325, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $675 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,265.

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