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property at 2201 Sonoma St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2201 Sonoma St

FerndaleMI48220

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property at 164 Jewell St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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164 Jewell 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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Sandstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandstone Apartments

12800 W Nine Mile RdOak Park, MI 48237
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227 E 12 Mile Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 E 12 Mile Rd

227 E 12 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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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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Flats of Ferndale
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats of Ferndale

21201 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220
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Royal Oak Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oak Estates

805-905 N Stephenson HwyRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Pleasant Ridge, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasant Ridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasant Ridge, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at North Royal Oak Apartments in the Woodward Heights neighborhood priced from $1,000. Flats of Ferndale in the Downtown Ferndale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasant Ridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Flats of Ferndale0/1Studio,1BA$1,060
Virginia ApartmentsApt 5Studio,1BA$1,095
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
District Royal Oak ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,100
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MIOne Bed, One Bath | 011BR,1BA$1,100
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Center Street PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
The Nine1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The AldorThe Aldor - Studio w/ Juliet BalconyStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Ridge, MI and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant 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 Pleasant Ridge apartment is the Gardenia Model at Royal Oak Crossings at Gardenia starting at $1,395 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Oakmount Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Royal Oak Crossings at GardeniaGardenia2BR,1BA$1.40
739 S Alexander Ave, Unit LowerLevel739 S Alexander Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.75
333 Marshall Apartments333 Marshall - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
District Royal Oak ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.73
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MIOne Bed, One Bath | 011BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Ridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pleasant Ridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pleasant Ridge is at Flats of Ferndale listed at $1,060.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasant Ridge Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pleasant Ridge Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Pleasant Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pleasant Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at District Royal Oak Apartments and starts from $1,965.

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