Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Ferndale Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Ferndale area of Ferndale.

property at 23360 Carlisle Ave

$825

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$825

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

23360 Carlisle Ave

Hazel ParkMI48030

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property at 383 W Chesterfield St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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383 W Chesterfield St

FerndaleMI48220

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property at 221 Flowerdale St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 14

221 Flowerdale St

FerndaleMI48220
property at 1938 Wrenson Street

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1938 Wrenson Street

FerndaleMI48220
property at 3350 McDowell St

$1,500

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$1,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3350 McDowell St

FerndaleMI48220

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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. 20460 Griggs St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ferndale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmer Lofts Apartments1 BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
20460 Griggs StHouse2BR,1BA$950
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1,035
484 E Breckenridge St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The Nine1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,295
425 Vester St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,299
Center Street PlaceStudio (Newly Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,325
333 Marshall Apartments333 Marshall - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,400
Lewiston ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ferndale, MI

As of July 24, 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 C2 Two Bedroom Model at Flats at Iron Ridge starting at $2,904 with a $2.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HarrisonMorse Row2BR,2.5BA$1.96
Flats at Iron RidgeC2 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.43
Sixth Street LoftsSixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.73
20460 Griggs StHouse2BR,1BA$1.04
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.28
333 Marshall Apartments333 Marshall - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.75
Lewiston ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1.96
Palmer Lofts Apartments1 BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
The Nine1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Ferndale

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Ferndale?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ferndale, MI with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,549. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Ferndale ranging from $825 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Ferndale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Ferndale ranges from $825 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,376.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Ferndale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Ferndale range from $1,300 to $3,849, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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