Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood of Pleasant Ridge, MI from $780 (87 Rentals)

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Amber on 11
$1,125 - $1,575

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Base Rent$1,125 - $1,575
Total Monthly Price$1,125 - $1,575
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Amber on 11

1201 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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484 E Breckenridge St
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$1,295 - $1,325

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Base Rent$1,295 - $1,325
Total Monthly Price$1,295 - $1,325
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

484 E Breckenridge St

484 E Breckenridge StFerndale, MI 48220
Senior Living
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property at 10431 Corning St
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425
Total Monthly Price$1,425
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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10431 Corning St

Oak ParkMI48237
property at 221 Flowerdale St
$1,475

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Base Rent$1,475
Total Monthly Price$1,475
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 14

221 Flowerdale St

FerndaleMI48220
property at 21244 Westview Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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21244 Westview Ave

FerndaleMI48220
property at 1580 Shevlin St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550
Total Monthly Price$1,550
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 16
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1580 Shevlin St

FerndaleMI48220

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601 W 4th St
$1,595 - $1,695

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Base Rent$1,595 - $1,695
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601 W 4th St

601 W 4th StRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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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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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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Downtown Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Ridge, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Pleasant Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments priced from $893. Ferndale House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ferndale Park Co-op Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Ferndale House Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$900
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
425 Vester St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
District Royal Oak ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,150
The AldorThe Aldor - Studio (11)Studio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Ridge, MI

As of September 10, 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 Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartment is the 430 N Washington Model at 430 N Washington, Unit C starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
430 N Washington, Unit C430 N Washington2BR,2BA$1.54
235 Jewell St, Unit Upper Unit with Balcony235 Jewell St1BR,1BA$1.33
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.75
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
250 Spencer St, Unit 1250 Spencer St2BR,1BA$1.77
525 E Woodland St, Unit Apt. D525 E Woodland St1BR,1BA$1.53
Ferndale House Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.33

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge is Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments which is listed at $893, while the average apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge costs $2,150.

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 $132 which is $2,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pleasant Ridge.

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