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Apartments for Rent in Ferndale MI

251 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near Ferndale, MI

Ferndale, MI’s average rent price is $1,782 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Royal Oak $2,340
Berkley $1,852
Clawson $1,818
Troy $1,622
Warren $1,115

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Ferndale, MI Apartments for Rent

Ferndale, Michigan punches well above its weight for a city of just nine square miles sitting right on the southern edge of Oakland County. Sandwiched between Detroit to the south and Royal Oak to the north, it occupies a geographic sweet spot that gives residents easy access to two of metro Detroit's most active downtowns without the price tag of either. Woodward Avenue cuts straight through the middle of town, tying Ferndale into the broader cultural corridor that runs from Detroit all the way to Pontiac.

The city has built a reputation for an independent, close-knit atmosphere, with a walkable downtown core anchored by locally owned shops, art galleries, and long-standing music venues. Nine Mile Road serves as the social spine of the city, and the surrounding neighborhoods feature a mix of well-kept bungalows, craftsman cottages, and Tudor-style homes that reflect the area's early 20th-century roots. Oakland Community College and Wayne State University are both a short drive away, making Ferndale a natural landing spot for students and academics alike.

The rental market offers a solid variety of options, from updated apartments within walkable apartment communities near downtown to converted upper-flat units tucked inside vintage two-family homes. Ferndale hosts an annual DIY Street Fair every summer, one of Michigan's largest celebrations of independent art, music, and makers culture.

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Ferndale, MI Rental Insights

The average rent in Ferndale, MI is $1,421 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,643, which means housing in Ferndale, MI is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

You can find flexible rentals in Ferndale, MI by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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