
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodward Heights Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $800 (37 Rentals)
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404 Virginia Ave, Unit Apt 5

Center Street Place

Avenue Eleven Apartments

The Aldor

324 E 3rd St, Unit 3

Amber Crossing

324 E 3rd St, Unit 3

602 W 3rd St, Unit 1
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Farnum Apartments

Huntington Parc

319 W Parent Ave

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601 W 4th St

Royal Oakland Apartments (Better Livin LLC)

Downtown Royal Oak

430 N Washington, Unit B

430 N Washington Ave, Unit A

430 N Washington, Unit A
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The Roy

Elevate Luxury Living

1511 W Farnum Ave

1511 W Farnum Ave

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24425 Republic

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Hudson Park Apartments

409 E 6th St

Metropolitan Lafayette Flats

Legacy on Oakland

330 Oakland Avenue

Sixth Street Lofts

830 Knowles St

Station 3 Lofts
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101 Curry Ave
Woodward Heights, Ferndale, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Woodward Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Heights Studio Apartments | $1,439 | $1,095 | $2,285 |
| Woodward Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,000 | $4,995 |
| Woodward Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,161 | $1,250 | $6,075 |
| Woodward Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,823 | $2,395 | $6,499 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Woodward Heights Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI.
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Cheapest Available Woodward Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodward Heights area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Virginia Apartments priced from $895. North Royal Oak Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Woodward Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Apartments | Apt 11 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| North Royal Oak Apartments | One bedroom-One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Center Street Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Aldor | The Aldor - Studio w/ Juliet Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Metropolitan Lafayette Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 330 Oakland Avenue | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Farnum Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Sixth Street Lofts | Sixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Royal Oakland Apartments (Better Livin LLC) | Royal Oakland - One Bedroom **Third Months Rent... | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodward Heights, MI
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodward Heights area is the $1.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Amber Crossing in the in the Woodward Heights neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Woodward Heights apartment is the Sixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft Model at Sixth Street Lofts starting at $1,725 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodward Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Crossing | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
| Sixth Street Lofts | Sixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Huntington Parc | Roanoke | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| North Royal Oak Apartments | Two Bedroom-One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Farnum Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Royal Oakland Apartments (Better Livin LLC) | Royal Oakland - One Bedroom **Third Months Rent... | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 330 Oakland Avenue | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Metropolitan Lafayette Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Virginia Apartments | Apt 11 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| 404 Virginia Ave, Unit Apt 5 | 404 Virginia Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodward Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Woodward Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodward Heights is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodward Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Woodward Heights is North Royal Oak Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Woodward Heights costs $5,079.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodward Heights?
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 9 regular apartments in Woodward Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Woodward Heights?
Cheap apartments in Woodward Heights have an average cost of $375 which is $4,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodward Heights.
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