Cheap Homes for Rent in Fern-Ridge Neighborhood of Oak Park, MI from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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20258 Schaefer Hwy, Unit 23

20258 Schaefer Hwy
DetroitMI48235

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fern-Ridge, MI

As of February 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 Woodward Heights neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Fern-Ridge apartment is the The Drake (3BR / 1.5BA) Model at The Oaks on Lincoln starting at $1,895 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Ridgewood Estates 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
The Oaks on LincolnThe Drake (3BR / 1.5BA)3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.28
Palmer Lane Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Rosewood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.68
Fern 28, LLCOne Bedroom - Oakridge1BR,1BA$1.67
Oakridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.81
Marion Manor ApartmentsMarion Manor Apts - 1 Bedroom - Corner Unit1BR,1BA$1.77
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.33

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Fern-Ridge, Oak Park, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fern-Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Fern-Ridge?

There are currently 171 Apartments for Rent in Fern-Ridge, MI with pricing that ranges from $700 to $8,282. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fern-Ridge ranging from $1,050 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fern-Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fern-Ridge ranges from $1,050 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,867.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fern-Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fern-Ridge range from $1,649 to $6,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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