Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Estates Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $700 (65 Rentals)

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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
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118 Ardmore Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Ardmore Drive

22444 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220
Senior Living
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Catalpa Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalpa Court

1305 W 9 MileFerndale, 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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property at 18444 Woodingham Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18444 Woodingham Dr, Unit Up

18444 Woodingham Dr
DetroitMI48221
property at 21865 Coolidge Highway

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21865 Coolidge Highway

Oak ParkMI48237

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property at 18903 Santa Rosa Dr

$1,325

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$1,325

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18903 Santa Rosa Dr

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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Carriage House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

620 E Lincoln AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Lincoln Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Woods

14801-14821 Lincoln StOak Park, MI 48237
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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 Pickford Place Apartments priced from $835. Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $888. Here are the most affordable Ridgewood Estates apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$835
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$888
Lincoln Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Solaire Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$919
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
20460 Griggs StHouse2BR,1BA$950
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,010
The OxleyMid-Rise 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,025
Oak Park GardensYorkshire2BR,1BA$1,090
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood Estates, MI

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood Estates area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Townhouse Model at Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MI in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $3,595. 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 Townhouse4BR,2.5BA$1.05
The OxleyGarden 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Carlyle Tower Apartments - Southfield, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath 1,174 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.19
Sherwood HeightsThe Friar2BR,2BA$1.21
VersaillesRenoir2BR,2BA$1.49
20460 Griggs StHouse2BR,1BA$1.04
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16
25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,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 $1,099.

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 $3,595.

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 $151 which is $3,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood Estates.

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