Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fern-Ridge Neighborhood of Oak Park, MI from $700 (67 Rentals)

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property at 21865 Coolidge Highway

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21865 Coolidge Highway

Oak ParkMI48237
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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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347 E Saratoga St, Unit #2
$975
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$975
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

347 E Saratoga St, Unit #2

347 E Saratoga StFerndale, MI 48220
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Amber on 11
$1,125 - $1,575
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$1,125 - $1,575
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Amber on 11

1201 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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property at 316 Spencer St

$1,250 - $1,650

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316 Spencer St

FerndaleMI48220
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425 Vester St
$1,299 - $2,400
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$1,299 - $2,400
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425 Vester St

425 Vester StFerndale, MI 48220
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property at 221 Flowerdale St

$1,475

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$1,475
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 14

221 Flowerdale St

FerndaleMI48220

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118 Ardmore Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Ardmore Drive

22444 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220
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Catalpa Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalpa Court

1305 W 9 MileFerndale, MI 48220
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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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1500 E 10 Mile Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1500 E 10 Mile Rd

1500 E 10 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
property at 206 Josephine Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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206 Josephine Ave

Royal OakMI48067

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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 Palmer Lofts Apartments priced from $850. Catalpa Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Fern-Ridge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmer Lofts Apartments1 BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
20460 Griggs StHouse2BR,1BA$950
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
The Nine1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,295
484 E Breckenridge St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
425 Vester St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,299
Center Street PlaceStudio (Newly Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,325
333 Marshall Apartments333 Marshall - 1 Bedroom (Newly Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fern-Ridge, MI

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fern-Ridge area is the $1.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Amber Crossing in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Fern-Ridge apartment is the The Friar Model at Sherwood Heights starting at $1,330 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Pembroke 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.
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Sherwood HeightsThe Friar2BR,2BA$1.21
Sixth Street LoftsSixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.73
Laurentian Village Condos2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.61
20460 Griggs StHouse2BR,1BA$1.04
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.75
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16
Fern 28Two Bedroom - Lewiston2BR,1BA$1.77
Palmer Lofts Apartments1 BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.86

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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 $1,325.

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

The cheapest apartment in Fern-Ridge is Palmer Lofts Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Fern-Ridge costs $4,500.

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 8 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 $166 which is $4,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fern-Ridge.

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