
Cheap Homes for Rent in the Royal Oak Township Downtown Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $650 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Royal Oak Township Downtown area of Ferndale.


7345 Curtis St

55 Kensington Blvd

340 E Troy St

10050 W Nine Mile Rd

7347 Curtis St

24425 Republic

525 Stratford Rd

235 Jewell St
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19311 Schaefer Hwy

20495 Mendota St

17596 Santa Rosa Dr, Unit 2 - Upper - V 12/11/25 (T)

17200 Stoepel St

20469 Steel St

18103 Schaefer Hwy

17378 Kentucky St

383 W Chesterfield St

18472 Meyers Rd
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21880 Coolidge Hwy

17206 Ilene St

18637 Forrer St

19981 Indiana St

20110 Northlawn St

436 E Cambourne St

18697 Winthrop St

8741 W Nine Mile Rd

22116 Dante St
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10431 Corning St

17600 Freeland St

20025 Hubbell Ave

18675 Griggs St

221 Flowerdale St

20005 Griggs St

264 E Woodland St

13616 Pearson St, Unit 13616 Pearson

21244 Westview Ave
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19989 Strathmoor St

18260 Sorrento Ave
Royal Oak Township Downtown, Ferndale, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Royal Oak Township Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Township Downtown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,379 | $900 | $1,995 |
| Royal Oak Township Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,722 | $1,195 | $3,280 |
| Royal Oak Township Downtown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,312 | $1,400 | $5,000 |
| Royal Oak Township Downtown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,800 | $3,600 | $6,000 |
| Royal Oak Township Downtown 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Royal Oak Township Downtown Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickford Place Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
| Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $888 |
| Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $893 |
| Ferndale House Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Catalpa Court | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 425 Vester St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct | 2 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak Township Downtown, MI
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak Township Downtown area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Friar Model at Sherwood Heights in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Royal Oak Township Downtown apartment is the Two bedroom townhome Model at Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MI starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Heights | The Friar | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MI | Two bedroom townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Versailles | Truffaut | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 235 Jewell St, Unit Upper Unit with Balcony | 235 Jewell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Catalpa Court | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 25331-25337 S Montmartre Ct | 2 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 525 E Woodland St, Unit Apt. D | 525 E Woodland St | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ferndale House Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Pickford Place Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Oak Township Downtown
What type of rentals are currently available in Royal Oak Township Downtown?
There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak Township Downtown, MI with pricing that ranges from $844 to $4,137. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Royal Oak Township Downtown ranging from $650 to $6,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Royal Oak Township Downtown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Royal Oak Township Downtown ranges from $650 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,736.
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