Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Ferndale, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Ferndale

$1,625/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ferndale is $1,625 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ferndale

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ferndale rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ferndale, MI

Average rent prices in Ferndale have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Ferndale, MI

Rent prices in Ferndale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ferndale is $1,445, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Ferndale run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$750

12%

50%

1 bedroom

$1,332

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,025

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,945

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,332

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ferndale, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Ferndale, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ferndale and Auburn Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ferndale

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,662
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ferndale, MI is 2% lower than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Ferndale, MI

159 E Bennett Ave - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Condo for rent in Ferndale

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Condo for rent

Available Jun 26

383 W Chesterfield St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ferndale

APARTMENT - Colonial - Ferndale, MI

383 W Chesterfield St, Ferndale, MI 48220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

D035 - E Chesterfield 143 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in Ferndale

D035 - E Chesterfield 143

143 E Chesterfield St, Ferndale, MI 48220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

333 Marshall Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

333 Marshall Apartments

901 901 St Louis Street & 333 W Marshall Street, Ferndale, MI 48220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,325–$1,550

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ferndale, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Ferndale rental market.

How much is rent in Ferndale?

The average rent in Ferndale is $1,625 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ferndale?

Average rent prices in Ferndale have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Ferndale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ferndale is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ferndale?

To comfortably afford rent in Ferndale, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ferndale?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ferndale average around $1,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,610/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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