Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodward Heights Neighborhood of Ferndale, MI from $800 (36 Rentals)

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Farnum Apartments
$1,255 - $1,405
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Farnum Apartments

214-226 W Farnum AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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601 W 4th St
$1,595 - $1,695
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601 W 4th St

601 W 4th StRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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property at 614 E 11 Mile Rd

$2,000

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614 E 11 Mile Rd

Royal OakMI48067
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The Windemere
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Windemere

1125 N Sherman DrRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Carriage House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

620 E Lincoln AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Hudson Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Park Apartments

617 E Hudson AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Legacy on Oakland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy on Oakland

406 Oakland AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Station 3 Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Station 3 Lofts

333 E Parent AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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$2,100

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319 S Pleasant St

Royal OakMI48067

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Woodward Heights, Ferndale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Woodward Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodward Heights area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at North Royal Oak Apartments priced from $1,000. Virginia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Woodward Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Virginia ApartmentsApt 5Studio,1BA$1,095
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Center Street PlaceCenter Street Place - StudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The AldorThe Aldor - Studio w/ Juliet BalconyStudio,1BA$1,325
330 Oakland Avenue2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,400
Huntington ParcWoodward2BR,1BA$1,524
601 W 4th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
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 April 21, 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 The Holiday Model at Eight55 Apartments starting at $2,508 with a $2.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Eight55 ApartmentsThe Holiday1BR,1BA$2.50
Huntington ParcRoanoke2BR,1BA$2.09
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Royal Oakland Apartments (Better Livin LLC)Royal Oakland - One Bedroom **Third Months Rent...1BR,1BA$2.50
330 Oakland Avenue2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.00
601 W 4th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.45
Virginia ApartmentsApt 5Studio ,1BA$1.83
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
637 Princeton Rd, Unit 8637 Princeton Rd1BR,1BA$2.02

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Woodward Heights, Ferndale, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Detroit, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodward Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Woodward Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Woodward Heights is at Virginia Apartments listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Woodward Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Woodward Heights Apartment is $1,000 at North Royal Oak Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Woodward Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Woodward Heights is starting from $1,250 at North Royal Oak Apartments.

What is the most affordable Woodward Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Woodward Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amber Crossing and starts from $2,395.

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