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Highlights

  • Air conditioning
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Ceiling fans
  • Granite countertops
  • Modern design
  • Smoke-free community

Location

1491 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, USA
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Oakfern Manor

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(844) 326-7293 ext. 8824

Property Overview

Oakfern Manor offers strong overall value with a high expert rating, excellent price and amenity scores, and a convenient location. Notable features include air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans, granite countertops, a modern design, and a smoke-free community, while the listing also stands out for its value-for-money placement, photo count, and proximity to nearby amenities.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Oakfern Manor is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Oakfern Manor has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Floor plans

Oakfern Manor - 92 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,350 /moModern design defines Oakfern Manor Apartments. Located in Ferndale, just minutes away from the heart of Downtown Ferndale, all the action is just steps away. Live and play in this vibrant neighborhood known for its restaurants, shops, late-night entertainment, sports bars, brewpubs and much more. At Oakfern Manor Apartments, you'll be minutes from some of metro Detroit's most vibrant communities; Royal Oak, Berkley, Birmingham, and Downtown Detroit. Comprised of upscale 2-bedroom apartments. Give us a call today to schedule your personalized tour and lock in your new home! Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Microwave Refrigerator Dishwasher Disposal Vinyl Flooring Air Conditioning Electronic Online Payments Open Floor Plans and Modern Finishes Smoke-free Community Washer and Dryer on the Lower Level Storage Units Recessed Lighting Ceiling Fans

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Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
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About Oakfern Manor

HomeApartments in Ferndale Oakfern Manor

Modern design defines Oakfern Manor Apartments. Located in Ferndale, just minutes away from the heart of Downtown Ferndale, all the action is just steps away. Live and play in this vibrant neighborhood known for its restaurants, shops, late-night entertainment, sports bars, brewpubs and much more. At Oakfern Manor Apartments, you'll be minutes from some of metro Detroit's most vibrant communities; Royal Oak, Berkley, Birmingham, and Downtown Detroit. Comprised of upscale 2-bedroom apartments. Give us a call today to schedule your personalized tour and lock in your new home! Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Microwave Refrigerator Dishwasher Disposal Vinyl Flooring Air Conditioning Electronic Online Payments Open Floor Plans and Modern Finishes Smoke-free Community Washer and Dryer on the Lower Level Storage Units Recessed Lighting Ceiling Fans


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Oakfern Manor is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Oakfern Manor has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Oakfern Manor
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Oakfern Manor offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Oakfern Manor goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Oakfern Manor receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Oakfern Manor is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Oakfern Manor does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Oakfern Manor compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Ferndale

2-bedroom apartments at Oakfern Manor cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ferndale.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Ferndale
A table of studio rental data trends in Ferndale
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$950
September 2024$950
December 2024$1,700
February 2025$1,593
March 2025$1,273
April 2025$1,381
May 2025$2,207
June 2025$2,017
July 2025$1,680
August 2025$1,540
September 2025$1,999
October 2025$1,899
November 2025$1,899
December 2025$1,700
January 2026$1,785
February 2026$1,785
March 2026$1,700
April 2026$1,849
May 2026$1,826
June 2026$1,781
July 2026$1,651

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$54,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,350.
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Schools near Oakfern Manor

Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus

2610 pinecrest dr

ferndale, MI, 48220

K-3Public
C

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

24220 rosewood st

oak park, MI, 48237

K-6Public
C+

Kennedy Learning Center

16229 mount vernon st

southfield, MI, 48075

PK, K-12Public

The School at Marygrove

8425 w mcnichols rd

detroit, MI, 48221

K-12Public
C-

Schofield Elementary School

21555 warner ave

warren, MI, 48091

KPublic
B+
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Getting around Ferndale near 1491 W 9 Mile Rd

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1491 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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