Cheap Homes for Rent in Royal Oak Township Downtown Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $900 (33 Rentals)

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property at 18411 Meyers Rd

$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

18411 Meyers Rd

DetroitMI48235

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property at 7010 Thatcher St

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

7010 Thatcher St

DetroitMI48221

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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 $800. Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $843. 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$800
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$843
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$925
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1,035
Marion Manor ApartmentsMarion Manor Apts - 1 Bedroom - G unit #31BR,1BA$1,095
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Oak Park GardensYorkshire2BR,1BA$1,105
Fern 28, LLCOne Bedroom - Oakridge1BR,1BA$1,195
Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MITwo bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$1,250
Oakridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,299

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

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak Township Downtown area is the $1.45 price per square foot Two bedroom townhome Model at Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MI in the in the Ridgewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Royal Oak Township Downtown apartment is the Woodward Model at Huntington Parc starting at $1,500 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Woodward Heights 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.
Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MITwo bedroom townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Huntington ParcWoodward2BR,1BA$1.58
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Sherwood HeightsThe Deyville2BR,1BA$1.33
The Marshall Place2/1 Condo (870sf)2BR,1BA$1.67
Oak Park GardensYorkshire2BR,1BA$1.30
Fern 28, LLCOne Bedroom - Oakridge1BR,1BA$1.67
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.27
Towne Square ApartmentsThe Uptowne1BR,1BA$1.54
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Royal Oak Township Downtown, Ferndale, MI

Ranked #5

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Oak Township Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Royal Oak Township Downtown?

There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak Township Downtown, MI with pricing that ranges from $775 to $4,461. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Royal Oak Township Downtown ranging from $995 to $2,950.

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 $995 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,730.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!