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

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118 Ardmore Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Ardmore Drive

22444 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220
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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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Sandstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandstone Apartments

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

DetroitMI48235

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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 Studio unit found at Lincoln Towers Apartments priced from $750. 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
Lincoln Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$835
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$868
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$945
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$989
Rosewood Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
The OxleyMid-Rise 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,025
Solaire Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood Estates, MI

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood Estates area is the $0.93 price per square foot Garden 2 Bedroom Model at The Oxley in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Ridgewood Estates apartment is the 2 Bed | 2 Bath 1,174 sq. ft. Model at Carlyle Tower Apartments - Southfield, MI starting at $1,399 with a $1.19 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.
The OxleyGarden 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Carlyle Tower Apartments - Southfield, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath 1,174 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.19
The Oaks on LincolnThe Addison (2BR / 1.5BA)2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Rosewood Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$1.45
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.33
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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Ridgewood Estates, Ferndale, MI

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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 $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood Estates is Pickford Place Apartments which is listed at $835, 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 7 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 $149 which is $2,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood Estates.

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