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Rental Market Trends in Ferndale, MI

What is the average rent in Ferndale, MI?

$1,417/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Ferndale, MI Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Ferndale, MI is $1,417 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Ferndale rent prices are 14% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Ferndale average $1,589 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Ferndale average $1,417 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Ferndale average $1,902 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Ferndale average $3,472 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,589/month
543 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,417/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,902/month
928 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,472/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,457/month
822 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,672/month
924 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ferndale, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $22 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ferndale, MI
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ferndale, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
59% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ferndale?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Ferndale is the most affordable neighborhood in Ferndale.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ferndale
$1,810/month
695 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ferndale?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Ferndale is the most expensive neighborhood in Ferndale.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ferndale
$1,810/month
695 Sq Ft

Which Ferndale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Ferndale with the most apartments available is Downtown Ferndale .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ferndale
$1,810/month
695 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ferndale, MI?

Because the average rent in Ferndale is $1,417, you’ll want to make about $4,723 per month or $56,676 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.

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Ferndale, MI

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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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Apartment Averages

Downtown Ferndale

Ferndale, MI

Downtown Ferndale

Ferndale, MI

Studio
$1,669/month
$1,669/month
One Bedroom
$1,826/month
$1,826/month
Two Bedroom
$2,208/month
$2,208/month
Three Bedroom
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1210 Morse Ave,
Royal Oak, MI 48067

$2,334 - $3,194

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The Griffin Royal Oak

The Griffin Royal Oak

25090 Woodward Ave,
Royal Oak, MI 48067

$2,476 - $4,733

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Ferndale, MI 48220

$1,649 - $4,137

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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 June 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.

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