
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood of Pleasant Ridge, MI from $600 (44 Rentals)
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23074 Powell Ave, Unit 1

20800 Wyoming Ave

Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments

Ferndale Flats

218 Academy St

20830 Westview Ave, Unit 2

Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MI

The Nine

North Royal Oak Apartments
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1270 W Nine Mile Rd

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Farnum Apartments

Marion Manor Apartments

Harvard House Apartments

Center Street Place

Avenue Eleven Apartments

11 Mile Flats

500 E Troy St
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484 E Breckenridge St

Metropolitan Lafayette Flats

541 Pearson St

339 E Breckenridge St, Unit Lower Flat

Amber Crossing

1217 E 4th St

911 Oakridge Ave
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Downtown Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Ridge, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Pleasant Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,625 | $850 | $3,175 |
Downtown Pleasant Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $600 | $4,995 |
Downtown Pleasant Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $873 | $6,075 |
Downtown Pleasant Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,667 | $2,250 | $8,589 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood of Pleasant Ridge, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Pleasant Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Ferndale Flats priced from $850. North Royal Oak Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ferndale Flats | S2 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
North Royal Oak Apartments | One bedroom-One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Amber on 11 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Farnum Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
Center Street Place | Center Street Place - Studio (Newly Renovated) | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
Avenue Eleven Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MI | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
484 E Breckenridge St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Ridge, MI
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pleasant Ridge area is the $1.91 price per square foot D1 Three Bedroom Model at Flats at Iron Ridge in the in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $2,755. The second greatest value Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartment is the Two Bed Model at Oakfern Manor starting at $1,450 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pleasant Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Flats at Iron Ridge | D1 Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Oakfern Manor | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
The Marshall Place | 2/1 Condo | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Huntington Parc | Roanoke | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Legacy on Oakland | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
North Royal Oak Apartments | Two Bedroom-One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MI | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Avenue Eleven Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Farnum Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
20830 Westview Ave, Unit 2 | 20830 Westview Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Ridge, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood in Pleasant Ridge, MI
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pleasant Ridge Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge is at Ferndale Flats listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Pleasant Ridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Pleasant Ridge Apartment is $950 at Ferndale Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Pleasant Ridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Pleasant Ridge is starting from $1,250 at Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MI.
What is the most affordable Downtown Pleasant Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Pleasant Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amber Crossing and starts from $2,395.
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