Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fern-Ridge Neighborhood of Oak Park, MI from $700 (40 Rentals)

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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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Lincoln Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Woods

14801-14821 Lincoln StOak Park, MI 48237
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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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The Windemere
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Windemere

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

Carriage House

620 E Lincoln AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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11 Mile Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Mile Flats

1804-1818 E 11 Mile RdRoyal 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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Fern-Ridge, Oak Park, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fern-Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fern-Ridge area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 118 Ardmore Drive priced from $795. Palmer Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Fern-Ridge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$795
Palmer Lane Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1,035
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Marion Manor ApartmentsMarion Manor Apts - 1 Bedroom - Corner Unit1BR,1BA$1,150
The AldorThe Aldor - StudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Center Street PlaceCenter Street Place - StudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Rosewood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1,299
333 Marshall Apartments333 Marshall - 1 Bedroom (Newly Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fern-Ridge, MI

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fern-Ridge area is the $0.92 price per square foot 18 Woodward Heights Blvd Model at 18 Woodward Heights Blvd in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Fern-Ridge apartment is the Townhome Model at Amber Crossing starting at $2,395 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Woodward Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fern-Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Woodward Heights Blvd18 Woodward Heights Blvd2BR,1BA$0.92
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
The Oaks on LincolnThe Addison (2BR / 1.5BA)2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MITwo bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$1.53
Vester ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.57
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.28
Palmer Lane Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Rosewood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.68
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan including Fern-Ridge, Oak Park, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fern-Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fern-Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fern-Ridge is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fern-Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Fern-Ridge is 118 Ardmore Drive which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Fern-Ridge costs $6,625.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fern-Ridge?

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 15 regular apartments in Fern-Ridge 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 Fern-Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Fern-Ridge have an average cost of $242 which is $6,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fern-Ridge.

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