Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Ferndale, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Ferndale, MI rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $220 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.0% increase month over month.

  • Ferndale is 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city offers a smaller market with 55 total rentals and a moderate price point for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Ferndale are at a median of $750/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,575/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,948/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,700/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio bedroom segment in Ferndale fell by 55.9% year over year, a much steeper decline than the overall market. This contrasts with the citywide median rent decline of 2.8% and marks a distinct shift in the smallest unit category.

Median rent

Median rent in Ferndale

$1,750/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ferndale is $1,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ferndale

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ferndale rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,399, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Ferndale run $1,070 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$750

8%

54%

1 bedroom

$1,250

4%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,575

6%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,947

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,700

6%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

28%

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$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,620
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ferndale, MI is 8% higher than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Ferndale, MI

425 Vester St #A - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Apartment for rent in Ferndale

425 Vester Street - A

425 Vester St #A, Ferndale, MI 48220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,349

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 14

2215 Browning St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Ferndale

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Ferndale, MI

2215 Browning St, Ferndale, MI 48220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Oakfern Manor - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Oakfern Manor

1491 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ferndale

House 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 $1,750 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ferndale?

Average rent prices in Ferndale have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Ferndale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ferndale is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Ferndale average around $1,200 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of the rental market at 46% of available listings, followed by one-bedroom units at 25%.

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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