About 33% of Ferndale households rent, roughly 3,500 homes out of 10,300.
| Population | 19,190 |
| Households that rent | 3,459 (33.4%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,311 per month |
| Median home value | $247,700 |
| Median household income | $94,640 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 2 bedrooms | $1,454 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,704 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Ferndale, including long-standing leases, and they include utilities paid by the tenant. A home coming to market today may be priced differently. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25031 (median gross rent by bedrooms).
All rental properties in the City of Ferndale must be registered with the city’s Community and Economic Development Department. Rental inspections are scheduled through the same department.
Questions go to Ferndale Community and Economic Development at 248-336-4117, extension 115.
Source: City of Ferndale, Building Services.
Most of Ferndale is served by Ferndale Public Schools. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Ferndale addresses use ZIP code 48220.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Pleasant Ridge, Hazel Park, Royal Oak Township, Royal Oak and Huntington Woods. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Ferndale, MI?
The median gross rent in Ferndale is $1,311 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,704.
Do I need to register my rental property in Ferndale?
Yes. All rental properties in the City of Ferndale must be registered with the Community and Economic Development Department.
How often does Ferndale inspect rental properties?
Ferndale schedules rental inspections through its Community and Economic Development Department. The city’s building services page does not state the interval, so call 248-336-4117, extension 115, to confirm the schedule for a specific property.
How many homes in Ferndale are rentals?
About 33% of occupied homes in Ferndale are rented, roughly 3,500 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Ferndale properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Ferndale and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Ferndale home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.