Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oak Township Downtown Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $700 (70 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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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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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. Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $844. 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
Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$844
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$868
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$969
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1,035
Oak Park GardensRemington1BR,1BA$1,095
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
333 Marshall Apartments333 Marshall - 1 Bedroom (Newly Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,300
484 E Breckenridge St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325

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

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak Township Downtown area is the $1.59 price per square foot VBF Model at Versailles in the in the Ridgewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Royal Oak Township Downtown apartment is the The Alan Model at Sherwood Heights starting at $1,035 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Pembroke 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.
VersaillesVBF2BR,1BA$1.59
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.28
25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.75
Oak Park GardensRemington1BR,1BA$1.56
333 Marshall Apartments333 Marshall - 1 Bedroom (Newly Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.86
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$1.43
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.33
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Royal Oak Township Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Royal Oak Township Downtown is at FerndaleHaus Lofts listed at $1,675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Oak Township Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Oak Township Downtown Apartment is $795 at 118 Ardmore Drive.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Royal Oak Township Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Royal Oak Township Downtown is starting from $1,009 at Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments.

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