Downtown Ferndale

Ferndale, MI

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Downtown Ferndale - Ferndale, MI

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A nationally acclaimed cultural hub minutes from Downtown Detroit

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With over 350 businesses across four miles, Downtown Ferndale is the city’s vibrant commercial center. There is never a dull moment in this award-winning cultural hub known for its art, dining, and nightlife scenes, attracting visitors from across the Detroit metro area. Downtown Ferndale is packed with art studios and galleries, specialty shops, diverse eateries, event venues, and so much more. Go shopping at the Rust Belt Market — an industrial-chic warehouse featuring over 40 boutiques and vendors — laugh until you cry at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, or dance the night away at Bosco Lounge ¬– the opportunities for entertainment seem endless in Downtown Ferndale. Adding even more excitement, Downtown Ferndale hosts special events year round like the DIY Street Fair and Fido Does Ferndale, a celebration of all things canine. Downtown Ferndale is walkable and bicycle-friendly so it’s a great choice for renters who want easy access to amenities. Rentals in this buzzing locale are upscale and range from cozy single-family homes to modern apartments. Perfect for commuters who work in the city, Downtown Detroit is only a 30-minute drive away.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Ferndale is $1,731 for a studio, $1,802 for one bedroom, and $2,381 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Ferndale has increased by 6.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 563 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,731/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 653 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,802/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 865 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,381/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

74

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belle Isle Nature Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Palmer Park
  • Catalpa Oaks County Park
  • Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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