Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood of Pleasant Ridge, MI from $900 (22 Rentals)

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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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property at 383 W Chesterfield St

$1,325

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$1,325

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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383 W Chesterfield St

FerndaleMI48220

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property at 221 Flowerdale St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 14

221 Flowerdale St

FerndaleMI48220
property at 208 Catalpa Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

208 Catalpa Dr, Unit 208

208 Catalpa Dr
Royal OakMI48067
property at 1938 Wrenson Street

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1938 Wrenson Street

FerndaleMI48220

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property at 3350 McDowell St

$1,500

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$1,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3350 McDowell St

FerndaleMI48220

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 Catalpa Court priced from $925. 20460 Griggs St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
20460 Griggs StHouse2BR,1BA$950
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
District Royal Oak ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Ridge, MI

As of July 27, 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 Sixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft Model at Sixth Street Lofts starting at $1,725 with a $1.73 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
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
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MITwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
District Royal Oak ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.69
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.75
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Pleasant Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Ridge, MI with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,549. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pleasant Ridge ranging from $950 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Pleasant Ridge ranges from $950 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,454.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Pleasant Ridge range from $1,300 to $6,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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