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Rental Market Trends in River Rouge, MI

What is the average rent in River Rouge, MI?

$956/month

Average Rent

1,004 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

River Rouge, MI Rental Market Overview

The average rent in River Rouge, MI is $956 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in River Rouge more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in River Rouge average $801 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in River Rouge average $956 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in River Rouge average per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in River Rouge average or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$801/month
625 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$956/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 1.7%, which averages out to $16 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 June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in River Rouge, MI
Last Updated June 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 $956, you’ll want to make about $3,186 per month or $38,232 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

12 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.

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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

$900

2 Beds

471 Polk Ave

471 Polk Ave

471 Polk Ave,
River Rouge, MI 48218

$950

1 Bed

3785 12th St

3785 12th St

3785 12th St,
Ecorse, MI 48229

$850 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

3748 15th St

3748 15th St

3748 15th St,
Ecorse, MI 48229

$1,099

2 Beds

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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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