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Rental Market Trends in River Rouge, MI

What is the average rent in River Rouge, MI?

$951/month

Average Rent

1,004 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in River Rouge, MI is $951 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in River Rouge more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in River Rouge, you can expect to pay about $797 per month for a studio, $951 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$797/month
625 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$951/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,308/month
955 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in River Rouge, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in River Rouge, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in River Rouge, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in River Rouge, MI?

Because the average rent in River Rouge is $951, you’ll want to make about $3,170 per month or $38,040 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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River Rouge, MI

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Apartment communities in River Rouge we think you'll love

90 Catherine St

90 Catherine St

90 Catherine St,
River Rouge, MI 48218

$825

2 Beds

428 Beechwood St

428 Beechwood St

428 Beechwood St,
River Rouge, MI 48218

$1,400

3 Beds

4 Frazier St

4 Frazier St

4 Frazier St,
River Rouge, MI 48218

$1,250

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88 Batavia St

88 Batavia St

88 Batavia St,
River Rouge, MI 48218

$1,300

3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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