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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- Conveniently located
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Furnished unit
Location
471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE, River Rouge, MI 48218, USA|River Rouge
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Property Overview
471 Polk Ave in River Rouge offers a practical mix of value-focused appeal and everyday convenience, with features that support a straightforward, low-hassle living experience. It stands out for buyers seeking manageable upkeep, accessible location benefits, and a home with useful, functional characteristics.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Public transit nearby- Images available
- Pet friendly
Great for
Pet owners
Work-from-home
Amenities for 471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE, River Rouge
Features
| Baseboard | Dryer |
| Furnished | Hardwood Floor |
| Washer | Water |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Sewage |
Services
| Garbage |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks | Street |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE
Property Id: 2953314 Charming 2-bed, 1-bath furnished unit at 471 Polk Ave, River Rouge, MI. Enjoy hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryer, and included water, sewage, & garbage. Small dogs and cats welcome! Conveniently near parks and street access. Available 10/26/2026 for $1200/month. Smoking allowed.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 471 Polk Ave, River Rouge, MI 48218, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Public transit nearby
- Only 0.7 miles from transit
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Pet friendly
- Rentals at this address allow pets
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- Some 2-bedrooms here are $100 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.8 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | River Rouge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 48218 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in River Rouge
2-bedroom apartments at 471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in River Rouge.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
River Rouge
River Rouge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $812 |
| December 2024 | $945 |
| January 2025 | $997 |
| February 2025 | $934 |
| March 2025 | $912 |
| April 2025 | $869 |
| May 2025 | $924 |
| June 2025 | $1,112 |
| July 2025 | $1,085 |
| August 2025 | $1,130 |
| September 2025 | $1,131 |
| October 2025 | $1,147 |
| November 2025 | $1,150 |
| December 2025 | $1,125 |
| January 2026 | $1,014 |
| February 2026 | $1,000 |
| March 2026 | $1,000 |
| April 2026 | $956 |
| May 2026 | $925 |
| June 2026 | $975 |
| July 2026 | $1,006 |
| August 2026 | $1,055 |
| September 2026 | $1,100 |
| October 2026 | $1,100 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | $997 |
| February 2025 | $934 |
| March 2025 | $912 |
| April 2025 | $869 |
| May 2025 | $924 |
| June 2025 | $1,112 |
| July 2025 | $1,100 |
| August 2025 | $1,131 |
| September 2025 | $1,131 |
| October 2025 | $1,147 |
| December 2025 | $1,116 |
| January 2026 | $1,000 |
| February 2026 | $1,000 |
| March 2026 | $1,000 |
| May 2026 | $912 |
| June 2026 | $975 |
| July 2026 | $987 |
| August 2026 | $1,062 |
| September 2026 | $1,100 |
| October 2026 | $1,100 |
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Can I afford to live at 471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$48,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $895 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $995 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE
Ann Visger Elementary School
11121 w jefferson ave
river rouge, MI, 48218
PK, K-5Public
C-
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
1460 coolidge hwy
river rouge, MI, 48218
K-12Public
C-
River Rouge STEM Academy at Dunn
163 burke st
river rouge, MI, 48218
PK, K-8Public
C-
Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12
18700 audette st
dearborn, MI, 48124
K-12Public
Academy of the Americas at Logan
3811 cicotte st
detroit, MI, 48210
K-3Public
C-
Neighborhood
River Rouge | River Rouge, MI
Getting around River Rouge near 471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE, River Rouge
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 471 Polk Ave #471POLKAVE
Ecorse Market
585 Visger Rd
Mirandas Inc
11292 W Jefferson Ave
Bi-Rite Supermarket
10867 W Jefferson Ave
Ecorse Family Food Center
3853 W Jefferson Ave
Loveland
4030 W Jefferson Ave
Family Dollar
1368 Coolidge Hwy
Family Dollar
3859 W Jefferson Ave
Lisa's Closet
3920 W Jefferson Ave
Azares
957 Dix Hwy
Family Dollar
24950 Outer Dr
Orange Julius
10940 W Jefferson Ave
Refuge Coffee
1706 Fort St
Tim Hortons
1727 Southfield Rd
Tim Hortons
1360 Southfield Rd
Tim Hortons
3556 Oakwood Blvd
Hurry Back Bar
3764 W Jefferson Ave
Brown Derby Bar
10661 W Jefferson Ave
Mr K's Saloon
142 E Great Lakes St
Coolidge Inn Bar
1267 Coolidge Hwy
Johnnies Bar & Grill
3904 W Jefferson Ave
Enchanted Bakes
Friends of Lincoln Park Farmers Market
1308 University Ave
Monroe Grocery & Bakery
1406 Dix Hwy
Town Kitchen Restaurant
3741 Oakwood Blvd
Frosted Cupcakes
1403 Mill St
Park
Playground
Tot Lot
Piwok Park
Memorial Park
Ella Maes Palce
417 Polk Ave
Subway
11030 W Jefferson Ave
Entree Moores
11345 W Jefferson Ave
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
11345 W Jefferson Ave
Hungry Howie's
11389 W Jefferson Ave
W Jefferson / Cora
Fort-Eureka
W Jefferson / Nieman
Fort-Eureka
W Jefferson / Abbott
Fort-Eureka
W Jefferson / Forest
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W Jefferson / Le Blanc
Fort-Eureka
Dearborn
Wolverine
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1 Bed
1 Bath
$895
Furnished • In-Unit Laundry
Occupied
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2 Beds
1 Bath
$995
In-Unit Laundry
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