
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ferndale Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $700 (61 Rentals)
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20830 Westview Ave

1305 W Nine Mile Rd

145 E Bennett St

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347 E Saratoga St, Unit #2

1270 W Nine Mile Rd

316 Spencer St

The Marshall Place

Fern 28

484 E Breckenridge St
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425 Vester St

333 Marshall Apartments

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Oakfern Manor

Rosewood Apartments

221 Flowerdale St

1938 Wrenson Street

118 Ardmore Drive

Catalpa Court

Margo Manor Apartments
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1500 E 10 Mile Rd

Marion Manor Apartments

Withington Apartments

Flats of Ferndale

1619 W 9 Mile

Oakridge Apartments

159 E Bennett St

383 W Chesterfield St

Lewiston Apartments

1790 Ardmore Dr
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3204 McDowell St

3350 McDowell St

Palmer Lofts Apartments

27 E Milton Ave

20460 Griggs St

Sherwood Heights

404 W George Ave

The Nine

20429 Monte Vista St

Center Street Place
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The Aldor

23360 Carlisle Ave

Sandstone Apartments

20460 Griggs St

10050 W Nine Mile Rd

24425 Republic

Rosewood Manor Apartments

Carriage House

23462 Carlisle Ave

92 W Kalama Ave
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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 | $1,630 | $1,199 | $1,949 |
| Downtown Ferndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $850 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Ferndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $900 | $6,549 |
| Downtown Ferndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $1,300 | $3,843 |
| Downtown Ferndale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 61 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 Palmer Lofts Apartments priced from $850. Catalpa Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ferndale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Lofts Apartments | 1 BR/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Catalpa Court | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 20460 Griggs St | House | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 484 E Breckenridge St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Nine | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 425 Vester St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Center Street Place | Studio (Newly Renovated) | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| 333 Marshall Apartments | 333 Marshall - 1 Bedroom (Newly Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Sherwood Heights | The Friar | 2BR,2BA | $1,330 |
| Oakfern Manor | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ferndale, MI
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ferndale area is the $1.96 price per square foot Morse Row Model at The Harrison in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $3,486. The second greatest value Downtown Ferndale apartment is the C1 Two Bedroom Model at Flats at Iron Ridge starting at $2,950 with a $2.18 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrison | Morse Row | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.96 |
| Flats at Iron Ridge | C1 Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Sherwood Heights | The Friar | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Sixth Street Lofts | Sixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 20460 Griggs St | House | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Oakfern Manor | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Catalpa Court | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Lewiston Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 333 Marshall Apartments | 333 Marshall - 1 Bedroom (Newly Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Palmer Lofts Apartments | 1 BR/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $1,400.
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 $4,500.
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 $216 which is $4,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ferndale.
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