Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Estates Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $700 (72 Rentals)

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Margo Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Margo Manor Apartments

1250-1270 W 9 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
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1619 W 9 Mile
1 Bedroom Apartments

1619 W 9 Mile

1619 W 9 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
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property at 19506 Manor St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

19506 Manor St

DetroitMI48221

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Sandstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandstone Apartments

12800 W Nine Mile RdOak Park, MI 48237
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property at 20248 Schaefer Hwy

$975

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$975
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20248 Schaefer Hwy

DetroitMI48235
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Carriage House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

620 E Lincoln AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Ridgewood Estates, Ferndale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ridgewood Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ridgewood Estates area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 118 Ardmore Drive priced from $795. Pickford Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Ridgewood Estates apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$795
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$835
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$868
Lincoln Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$969
Sherwood HeightsThe Deyville2BR,1BA$1,000
The OxleyMid-Rise 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,025
Oak Park GardensRemington1BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood Estates, MI

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood Estates area is the $1.14 price per square foot The Legend Model at Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MI in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,819. The second greatest value Ridgewood Estates apartment is the Garden 3 Bedroom Model at The Oxley starting at $1,480 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Pembroke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgewood Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MIThe Legend2BR,2BA$1.14
The OxleyGarden 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Carlyle Tower Apartments - Southfield, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath 1,174 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.19
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.42
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.28
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$1.43
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.33
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.33

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Ridgewood Estates, Ferndale, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Detroit, Michigan. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgewood Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ridgewood Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ridgewood Estates is under $1,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgewood Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood Estates is 118 Ardmore Drive which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Ridgewood Estates costs $2,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ridgewood Estates?

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 Ridgewood Estates 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 Ridgewood Estates?

Cheap apartments in Ridgewood Estates have an average cost of $210 which is $2,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood Estates.

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