Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Wayne State University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in River Rouge

$1,200/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in River Rouge is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in River Rouge

979

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of River Rouge rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wayne State University, MI

Average rent prices in River Rouge have remained the same since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Wayne State University, MI

Rent prices in River Rouge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in River Rouge is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in River Rouge run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,104.

Listings

Studio

$971

-

10%

1 bedroom

$975

-

19%

2 bedroom

$1,150

-

11%

3 bedroom

$1,350

-

7%

4 bedroom

$1,700

-

29%

Studio

Average rent

$971

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wayne State University, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Wayne State University, MI

Alberta W King Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Alberta W King Village

2140 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$424–$975

Apartment for rent

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Coronado - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.5

Good

Coronado

3751 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

2 beds

2 baths

$575–$1,047

Apartment for rent

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600 Park St W #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Windsor apartment for rent in Windsor

600 Park Street West - 1A

600 Park St W #1A, Windsor, ON N9A 5V6

3 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Springwells on Vernor - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

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Springwells on Vernor

8748 Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI 48209

1–3 beds

1 bath

$600–$800

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Wayne State University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the River Rouge rental market.

How much is rent in River Rouge?

The average rent in River Rouge is $1,200 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in River Rouge?

Average rent prices in River Rouge have remained the same since last year.

How does River Rouge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in River Rouge is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in River Rouge?

To comfortably afford rent in River Rouge, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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