
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ferndale Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $700 (33 Rentals)
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118 Ardmore Drive

Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments

1419 Fox St

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403 E Saratoga St, Unit 403 upper

705 E Bennett Ave

555 E Lewiston Ave

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Fern 28, LLC

484 E Breckenridge St

454 E Breckenridge St

372 W Bennett Ave, Unit 372

400 E Cambourne St

Oakfern Manor

The Marshall Place

234 College St
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1619 W 9 Mile

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Palmer Lane Apartments

Sherwood Heights
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The Nine

The Aldor

Center Street Place

20045 Greenlawn St

Huntington Parc

319 W Parent Ave

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Carriage House
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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 | $1,527 | $700 | $1,949 |
| Downtown Ferndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $795 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Ferndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $900 | $5,699 |
| Downtown Ferndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $1,350 | $3,877 |
| Downtown Ferndale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,089 | $4,500 | $7,678 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Ferndale Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Ferndale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ferndale area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 118 Ardmore Drive priced from $795. Palmer Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ferndale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Ardmore Drive | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Palmer Lane Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Sherwood Heights | The Alan | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Marion Manor Apartments | Marion Manor Apts - 1 Bedroom - Corner Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 333 Marshall Apartments | 333 Marshall - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Fern 28, LLC | One Bedroom - Oakridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Aldor | The Aldor - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Center Street Place | Center Street Place - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Rosewood Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ferndale, MI
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ferndale area is the $1.74 price per square foot Drayton Model at Huntington Parc in the in the Woodward Heights neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Ferndale apartment is the Two Bed Model at Oakfern Manor starting at $1,450 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ferndale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Parc | Drayton | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Oakfern Manor | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Sherwood Heights | The Alan | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Palmer Lane Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Rosewood Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Fern 28, LLC | One Bedroom - Oakridge | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Oakridge Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 333 Marshall Apartments | 333 Marshall - 1 Bedroom (Newly Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Marion Manor Apartments | Marion Manor Apts - 1 Bedroom - Corner Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 118 Ardmore Drive | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ferndale?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ferndale is 118 Ardmore Drive which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown Ferndale costs $6,179.
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 9 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 $235 which is $5,944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ferndale.
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