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Rental Market Trends in River Rouge, MI

Updated August 2026

The average rent in River Rouge, MI is $960/month.

Rent in River Rouge is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$960/month

Average Rent

1,004 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.6%

Change / Year

17

Available Apartments

River Rouge rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in River Rouge average $805 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in River Rouge average $960 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in River Rouge average per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in River Rouge average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$805/month
625 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$960/month
1,004 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in River Rouge, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in River Rouge, MI

August 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 $960, you’ll want to make about $3,200 per month or $38,400 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.

City

River Rouge, MI

17 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does River Rouge, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare River Rouge, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

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  • Ecorse

    Ecorse

    Avg Rent: $991/month

  • Melvindale

    Melvindale

    Avg Rent: $900/month

  • Lincoln Park

    Lincoln Park

    Avg Rent: $860/month

  • Allen Park

    Allen Park

    Avg Rent: $1,019/month

  • Wyandotte

    Wyandotte

    Avg Rent: $864/month

  • Dearborn

    Dearborn

    Avg Rent: $1,373/month

  • Detroit

    Detroit

    Avg Rent: $1,115/month

  • Southgate

    Southgate

    Avg Rent: $1,105/month

  • Dearborn Heights

    Dearborn Heights

    Avg Rent: $1,076/month

Apartment Communities in River Rouge We Think You'll Love

91 Elm St

91 Elm St

91 Elm St,
River Rouge, MI 48218

2 Beds | $900

471 Polk Ave

471 Polk Ave

471 Polk Ave,
River Rouge, MI 48218

1 Bed | $895

19 E James St

19 E James St

19 E James St,
River Rouge, MI 48218

1 Bed | $850

3785 12th St

3785 12th St

3785 12th St,
Ecorse, MI 48229

1 Bed | $850

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in River Rouge?

The average rent in River Rouge is $960 per month, which is 42.3% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in River Rouge?

Rents in River Rouge, MI are increasing, with prices up 1.6% year-over-year and $16 more per month.

What rent range is most common in River Rouge?

In River Rouge, MI, 100% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Michigan River Rouge Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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