
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ferndale Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $850 (32 Rentals)


218 Academy St

20830 Westview Ave

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373 E Saratoga St, Unit 2

Fern 28

333 Marshall Apartments

Rosewood Apartments

316 Spencer St
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690 E Marshall St, Unit Lower

484 E Breckenridge St

118 Ardmore Drive

1500 E 10 Mile Rd

Marion Manor Apartments

Withington Apartments

Flats of Ferndale
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1619 W 9 Mile

Maplehurst

Oakridge Apartments

Palmer Lofts Apartments

27 E Milton Ave

The Nine

Center Street Place

324 E 3rd St, Unit 3
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602 W 3rd St, Unit 1

739 S Alexander Ave, Unit LowerLevel

739 S Alexander Ave, Unit Fully Furnished Lower Level

509 E George Ave

24425 Republic

Carriage House

Hudson Park Apartments

409 E 6th St
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Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Ferndale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Ferndale Studio Apartments | $1,571 | $1,199 | $1,949 |
Downtown Ferndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $850 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Ferndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $900 | $6,786 |
| Downtown Ferndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,300 | $3,811 |
| Downtown Ferndale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,169 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ferndale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Ferndale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Ferndale is under $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ferndale?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ferndale is Palmer Lofts Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Ferndale costs $8,944.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Ferndale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Downtown Ferndale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Ferndale?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Ferndale have an average cost of $213 which is $8,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ferndale.
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