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Highlights

  • Gated community
  • Gated entry
  • On-site parking
  • Urban oasis
  • Everyday conveniences
  • Easy access

Location

21201 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220, USA
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Management

Flats of Ferndale LLC

Leasing office

(248) 772-9164

Property Overview

Flats of Ferndale earns a strong overall rating of 8.5, with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting excellent value and everyday convenience. Its gated community setting, gated entry, on-site parking, and urban-oasis feel complement easy access to nearby essentials, including a grocery store and a top-rated elementary school close by.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Flats of Ferndale is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Flats of Ferndale 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

  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath425 sqft$1,050 /mo

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Amenities for Flats of Ferndale

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCarpet

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Building

Controlled Access

Grounds

Gate
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One-time.

$75

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One-time. Refundable.

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About Flats of Ferndale

HomeApartments in Ferndale Flats of Ferndale

Welcome to Ferndale Flats – Your Urban Oasis at Woodward & 8 MileDiscover modern living in this gated community ideally situated at the gateway to Ferndale, just steps from vibrant restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. With easy access to Woodward Avenue and minutes from Downtown Royal Oak, commuting and exploring the area couldn’t be easier. Ferndale Flats offers secure, gated entry with on-site parking available—bringing you peace of mind and convenience in one of Metro Detroit’s most walkable and connected neighborhoods.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Flats of Ferndale is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Flats of Ferndale 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 Flats of Ferndale
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.
Flats of Ferndale 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.
Flats of Ferndale goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including controlled access. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Flats of Ferndale 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.
Flats of Ferndale 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 Flats of Ferndale does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Flats of Ferndale provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 5 highest rated

Overall a good place to live, the only real problem is limited parking.

Keith Inglehart

Keith Inglehart

Apr 09, 2022

I live here. I like it but I don’t. We have a rat problem. Rats are the size a cat. I seen in my apartment and in the street. If you move here you need two things rat traps or alley cat. I am serious I not joking when I say this.

Kimberly Sturgis

Kimberly Sturgis

Jul 10, 2024

We’re sharing just 5 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

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 Flats of Ferndale compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Ferndale

1-bedroom apartments at Flats of Ferndale cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Ferndale.

Median rents as of Aug 8 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
August 2026$1,504

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near Flats of Ferndale

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+

Schofield Elementary School

21555 warner ave

warren, MI, 48091

KPublic
B+

The School at Marygrove

8425 w mcnichols rd

detroit, MI, 48221

K-12Public
C-

Kennedy Learning Center

16229 mount vernon st

southfield, MI, 48075

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Ferndale near 21201 Woodward Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 21201 Woodward Ave, Ferndale

Groceries

3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 21201 Woodward Ave

Meijer
1301 W 8 Mile Rd
9 & Hilton Market
823 E 9 Mile Rd
Mike Fresh Market
19195 Livernois Ave
Online Indian Grocery
1008 Orchard St
Ferndale Foods
600 W 9 Mile Rd

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