Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood of Pleasant Ridge, MI from $900 (32 Rentals)

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property at 29 E Harry Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

29 E Harry Ave

Hazel ParkMI48030

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property at 20515 Ilene St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20515 Ilene St

DetroitMI48221

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property at 164 Jewell St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

164 Jewell St

FerndaleMI48220

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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 118 Ardmore Drive priced from $795. Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MI has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$795
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MIOne Bed, One Bath | 011BR,1BA$1,075
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Marion Manor ApartmentsMarion Manor Apts - 1 Bedroom - Corner Unit1BR,1BA$1,150
District Royal OakA21BR,1BA$1,150
Avenue Eleven ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
The AldorThe Aldor - StudioStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Ridge, MI

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge area is the $0.92 price per square foot 18 Woodward Heights Blvd Model at 18 Woodward Heights Blvd in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartment is the Townhome Model at Amber Crossing starting at $2,395 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Woodward Heights 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.
18 Woodward Heights Blvd18 Woodward Heights Blvd2BR,1BA$0.92
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Royal Oak Crossings at GardeniaGardenia2BR,1BA$1.40
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Vester ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.57
Harvard House ApartmentsF1PR1BR,1BA$1.57
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Rosewood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.68
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.33

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Downtown Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Ridge, MI

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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 199 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Ridge, MI with pricing that ranges from $700 to $9,716. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pleasant Ridge ranging from $950 to $3,500.

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 $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,731.

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 $1,695 to $6,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

Expert Rental Resources

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