Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oak Township Downtown Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $700 (66 Rentals)

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property at 164 Jewell St

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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164 Jewell St

FerndaleMI48220
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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 18497 Sussex St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

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18497 Sussex St

DetroitMI48235
property at 19701 Tracey St

$1,350

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19701 Tracey St

DetroitMI48235
property at 20515 Ilene St

$1,450

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$1,450
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20515 Ilene 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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Royal Oak Township Downtown, Ferndale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Royal Oak Township Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Royal Oak Township Downtown 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 Royal Oak Township Downtown 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$843
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$954
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1,035
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Oak Park GardensRemington1BR,1BA$1,125
Marion Manor ApartmentsMarion Manor Apts - 1 Bedroom - Corner Unit1BR,1BA$1,150
25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
VersaillesRenoir2BR,2BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak Township Downtown, MI

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak Township Downtown area is the $0.92 price per square foot 18 Woodward Heights Blvd Model at 18 Woodward Heights Blvd in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Royal Oak Township Downtown apartment is the Renoir Model at Versailles starting at $1,220 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Ridgewood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Oak Township Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Woodward Heights Blvd18 Woodward Heights Blvd2BR,1BA$0.92
VersaillesRenoir2BR,2BA$1.15
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MITwo bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$1.53
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.28
25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$1.40
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.33
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.33
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Royal Oak Township Downtown, Ferndale, and the greater Detroit area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Oak Township Downtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Royal Oak Township Downtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Royal Oak Township Downtown is under $1,220.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Royal Oak Township Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Royal Oak Township Downtown is 118 Ardmore Drive which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Royal Oak Township Downtown costs $2,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Royal Oak Township Downtown?

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 3 regular apartments in Royal Oak Township Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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