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How much does it cost to rent a home in River Rouge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,081 | $700 | $1,500 |
| River Rouge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,457 | $1,250 | $1,649 |
| River Rouge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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Cheapest Available River Rouge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in River Rouge, MI is a Studio unit found at The PARK in the Roycroft neighborhood priced from $834. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The PARK | James | Studio,1BA | $834 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Montie Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI
As of January 13, 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 17650 Palmer St Model at 17650 Palmer St, Unit One story building starting at $950 with a $1.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montie Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 17650 Palmer St, Unit One story building | 17650 Palmer St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1151 Morrell St, Unit 2F | 1151 Morrell St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The PARK | James | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
| Corewell Senior Community | Corewell Senior Community | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in River Rouge?
There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in River Rouge, MI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $1,420. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Rouge ranging from $700 to $1,649.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River Rouge?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River Rouge ranges from $700 to $1,649 with an average monthly rent of $1,183.
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