Sherwood Heights
8805 Kingswood St,
Detroit, MI 48221
$1,035 - $1,430
Studio - 3 Beds
Ferndale
Ferndale, MI Area Guide
Embrace the vibrant community in this Detroit suburb
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Situated about 12 miles north of Detroit, Ferndale is a vibrant suburban community known for its progressive policies and invigorating downtown area. Primarily a residential city, Ferndale draws residents and visitors to its downtown on Woodward and Nine for a host of eclectic annual events like the Holiday Ice Festival, Pig and Whiskey Festival, Oktobeer and BBQ Festival, and Fido Does Ferndale.
Downtown Ferndale celebrates the community’s diversity, offering walkable access to a culture of class and creativity. Lines of historic buildings contain delectable restaurants, cafes, bars, and venues in Downtown Ferndale. Adjacent to the Detroit Zoo, Ferndale provides residents with access to plenty of outdoor amenities, including an array of local parks and golf courses. Getting around from Ferndale is easy with convenience to Interstates 75 and 696 as well as public transportation.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Ferndale, MI is $1,581 for a studio, $1,407 for one bedroom, $1,918 for two bedrooms, and $3,643 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ferndale has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,407/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$1,659/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ferndale, MI is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
77
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
1
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
68
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 4-6
271 Students
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 7-8
26 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades PK-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo
- Detroit Zoo
- Palmer Park
- Catalpa Oaks County Park
- Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
Top Apartments in Ferndale
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Property Management Companies in Ferndale, MI
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.