Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Ferndale, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ferndale, MI rent slipped 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,598/month. Renters today are paying $152 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Ferndale sits 15.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 58 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ferndale rent for $962/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,498/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,900/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Ferndale
$1,597/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Ferndale is $1,597 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $302 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ferndale
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ferndale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ferndale, MI
Average rent prices in Ferndale have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,372, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Ferndale run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,437.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $962 |  20% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,497 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 6% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Ferndale | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,372 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $2,150 | 19% | 2% | |
Houses | $1,825 | 3% | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,187 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
Downtown Ferndale
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,372
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,187
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
16%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ferndale, MI is equal to the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,597
$1,300
1%$1,275
6%$1,025
8%$1,950
$1,300
$1,575
$1,250
6%$1,900
4%$2,317
7%$1,850
3%$1,530
2%Discover rentals in Ferndale, MI
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ferndale
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ferndale
1445 W 9 Mile Rd #8, Ferndale, MI 48220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
383 W Chesterfield St, Ferndale, MI 48220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Ferndale
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
442 Ardmore Dr, Ferndale, MI 48220
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Ferndale apartment for rent in Ferndale
430 W 9 Mile Rd #415, Ferndale, MI 48220
1 bed
1 bath
$3,180
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
22111 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,757–$3,355
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
5d+ ago
Downtown Ferndale condo for rent in Ferndale
211 E 9 Mile Rd #204, Ferndale, MI 48220
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1h ago
901 901 St Louis Street & 333 W Marshall Street, Ferndale, MI 48220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,245–$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
494 E Breckenridge St, Ferndale, MI 48220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
590 E Lewiston Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Ferndale
561 E Bennett Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Verified
22111 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,757–$3,355
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
1h ago
901 901 St Louis Street & 333 W Marshall Street, Ferndale, MI 48220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,245–$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
143 E Chesterfield St, Ferndale, MI 48220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
22111 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,757–$3,355
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
2d ago
494 E Breckenridge St, Ferndale, MI 48220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
901 901 St Louis Street & 333 W Marshall Street, Ferndale, MI 48220
1 bed
1 bath
$1,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
143 E Chesterfield St, Ferndale, MI 48220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,597 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ferndale?
Average rent prices in Ferndale have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $302 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ferndale?
January offers the lowest rents in Ferndale with prices roughly 4.3% below May's peak, while October is the least competitive month with lower demand compared to available inventory.
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).