
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood of Pleasant Ridge, MI from $700 (85 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge area of Pleasant Ridge.


218 Academy St

20830 Westview Ave

North Royal Oak Apartments

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404 Virginia Ave, Unit Apt 5

Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MI

District Royal Oak Apartments

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Amber on 11

Fern 28

333 Marshall Apartments
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1270 W Nine Mile Rd

739 S Alexander Ave

23115 Powell Ave

Rosewood Apartments

316 Spencer St

The Marshall Place

The Nine

Avenue Eleven Apartments

690 E Marshall St, Unit Lower

20429 Monte Vista St
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The Aldor

484 E Breckenridge St

Center Street Place

Vester Apartments

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Royal Oak Crossings at Gardenia

Amber Crossing

324 E 3rd St, Unit 3

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602 W 3rd St, Unit 1

739 S Alexander Ave, Unit LowerLevel
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400 E Cambourne St

25901 Woodward Ave, Unit 101

739 S Alexander Ave, Unit Fully Furnished Lower Level

Oakfern Manor

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Farnum Apartments

Huntington Parc

500 E Troy St

226 Fielding St

353 W Webster St, Unit Lower

409 On Nine
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1550 Shevlin St

1820 E Troy St

FerndaleHaus Lofts

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601 W 4th St

1820 Taylor Ave

118 Ardmore Drive

Sandstone Apartments

22140 Dante St

20248 Schaefer Hwy

Margo Manor Apartments
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Downtown Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Ridge, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pleasant Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,560 | $1,095 | $2,285 |
| Downtown Pleasant Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $850 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Pleasant Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $900 | $6,814 |
| Downtown Pleasant Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $1,300 | $6,499 |
| Downtown Pleasant Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,739 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood of Pleasant Ridge, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Pleasant Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Virginia Apartments priced from $895. Rosewood Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Apartments | Apt 11 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Rosewood Manor Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| North Royal Oak Apartments | One bedroom-One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 1500 E 10 Mile Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| District Royal Oak Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Amber on 11 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Flats of Ferndale | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| The Nine | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Aldor | The Aldor - Studio w/ Juliet Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Ridge, MI
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartment is the D1 Model at District Royal Oak Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Oakmount Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Crossing | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
| District Royal Oak Apartments | D1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Sixth Street Lofts | Sixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Royal Oak Crossings at Gardenia | Gardenia | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Rosewood Manor Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Harvard House | A2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| North Royal Oak Apartments | Two Bedroom-One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 333 Marshall Apartments | 333 Marshall - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Campbell Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1500 E 10 Mile Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pleasant Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Pleasant Ridge is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge is North Royal Oak Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge costs $9,739.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pleasant 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 10 regular apartments in Downtown Pleasant 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 Downtown Pleasant Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Pleasant Ridge have an average cost of $192 which is $9,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pleasant Ridge.
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