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22444 Woodward Ave
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22444 Woodward Ave

22444 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220
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1250-1270 W 9 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
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1619 W 9 Mile
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1619 W 9 Mile

1619 W 9 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
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Ferndale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ferndale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ferndale, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Florentine East in the Fitzgerald neighborhood priced from $750. Birchcrest Apartments in the Fitzgerald neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ferndale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Birchcrest ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$895
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$935
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
The Baxter Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,016
Maple Grove1 bed1BR,1BA$1,039
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Sunrise at LincolnA1PR1BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ferndale, MI

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ferndale area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Ferndale apartment is the 608 E Bernhard Ave Model at 608 E Bernhard Ave, Unit Lower starting at $1,099 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown Ferndale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ferndale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
608 E Bernhard Ave, Unit Lower608 E Bernhard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Sherwood HeightsThe Deyville2BR,1BA$1.17
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
RCI ShelbourneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
The Baxter Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ferndale, MI

Ranked #44

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Ferndale, MI

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ferndale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ferndale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ferndale is at RCI Covington Apartments listed at $945.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ferndale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ferndale Apartment is $750 at Florentine East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ferndale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ferndale is starting from $850 at Florentine East.

What is the most affordable Ferndale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ferndale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Palmer Park Square and starts from $1,095.

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