The Griffin Royal Oak
25090 Woodward Ave,
Royal Oak, MI 48067
$2,005 - $4,565
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Ferndale, MI
What is the average rent in Ferndale, MI?
$1,403/month
Average Rent
648 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Ferndale, MI is $1,403 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Ferndale rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Ferndale, you can expect to pay about $1,585 per month for a studio, $1,403 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,906 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,648 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Ferndale, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Ferndale, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
58%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ferndale?
Based on current rent prices, The Little Farms, Astons of Knowles Heights and Downtown Ferndale are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ferndale.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ferndale?
Based on current rent prices, Tennyson Park, Downtown Ferndale and Astons of Knowles Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ferndale.
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Which Ferndale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Ferndale with the most apartments available are Downtown Ferndale, The Little Farms and Tennyson Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ferndale, MI?
Because the average rent in Ferndale is $1,403, you’ll want to make about $4,676 per month or $56,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Ferndale, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ferndale, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.