
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ferndale Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $700 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Ferndale area of Ferndale.


20800 Wyoming Ave

20830 Westview Ave, Unit 2

1270 W Nine Mile Rd

259 W Nine Mile Rd

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500 E Troy St

484 E Breckenridge St

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339 E Breckenridge St, Unit Lower Flat
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Sherwood Heights

55 1/2 Kensington

19921 Santa Barbara Dr

20216 Stratford Rd, Unit 20216

8735 W Nine Mile Rd
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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 |
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Downtown Ferndale Studio Apartments | $1,494 | $795 | $1,995 |
Downtown Ferndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $813 | $4,995 |
Downtown Ferndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $873 | $6,075 |
Downtown Ferndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $1,250 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 30 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 Studio unit found at Sherwood Heights priced from $795. Center Street Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ferndale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sherwood Heights | The Nottingham | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Center Street Place | Center Street Place - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
484 E Breckenridge St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
The Nine | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Oakfern Manor | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Huntington Parc | Woodward | 2BR,1BA | $1,467 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ferndale, MI
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ferndale area is the $1.91 price per square foot D1 Three Bedroom Model at Flats at Iron Ridge in the in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $2,755. The second greatest value Downtown Ferndale apartment is the 20216 Stratford Rd Model at 20216 Stratford Rd, Unit 20216 starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Ferndale 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. |
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Flats at Iron Ridge | D1 Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
20216 Stratford Rd, Unit 20216 | 20216 Stratford Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Oakfern Manor | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Huntington Parc | Roanoke | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Sherwood Heights | The Alan | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Nine | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
484 E Breckenridge St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Center Street Place | Center Street Place - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
20830 Westview Ave, Unit 2 | 20830 Westview Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
304 College St, Unit 2 | 304 College St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Ferndale, Ferndale, MI
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Among neighborhoods in Ferndale, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Ferndale Neighborhood in Ferndale, MI
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ferndale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Ferndale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Ferndale is at Center Street Place listed at $1,195.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Ferndale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Ferndale Apartment is $1,035 at Sherwood Heights.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Ferndale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Ferndale is starting from $1,055 at Sherwood Heights.
What is the most affordable Downtown Ferndale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Ferndale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Flats at Iron Ridge and starts from $2,755.
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