Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oak Township Downtown Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $700 (72 Rentals)

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347 E Saratoga St, Unit #2
$975
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

347 E Saratoga St, Unit #2

347 E Saratoga StFerndale, MI 48220
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484 E Breckenridge St
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$1,295 - $1,325
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484 E Breckenridge St

484 E Breckenridge StFerndale, MI 48220
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425 Vester St
$1,299 - $2,400
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$1,299 - $2,400
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425 Vester St

425 Vester StFerndale, MI 48220
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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
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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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Flats of Ferndale
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats of Ferndale

21201 Woodward AveFerndale, 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 383 W Chesterfield St

$1,325

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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383 W Chesterfield St

FerndaleMI48220

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property at 18444 Woodingham Dr

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18444 Woodingham Dr
DetroitMI48221
property at 21865 Coolidge Highway

$1,150

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$1,150
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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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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 Pickford Place Apartments priced from $835. 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
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$835
Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$844
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$888
Ferndale Park Co-op Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
20460 Griggs StHouse2BR,1BA$950
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Oak Park GardensYorkshire2BR,1BA$1,110
VersaillesTruffaut2BR,1BA$1,155
25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200

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

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak Township Downtown area is the $1.21 price per square foot The Friar Model at Sherwood Heights in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Royal Oak Township Downtown apartment is the Renoir Model at Versailles starting at $1,575 with a $1.48 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.
Sherwood HeightsThe Friar2BR,2BA$1.21
VersaillesRenoir2BR,2BA$1.48
Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MITwo bedroom townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Laurentian Village Condos2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.61
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
Oak Park GardensRemington1BR,1BA$1.69
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.33
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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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 The James - Active Senior Residences listed at $1,899.

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 $835 at Pickford Place Apartments.

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 $945 at Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Royal Oak Township Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Royal Oak Township Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 425 Vester St and starts from $2,400.

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