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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Luxury finishes
  • Modern apartments
  • Spacious, open floor plans
  • Pet-friendly neighborhood
  • Gated parking garage
  • Gorgeous, expansive rooftop terrace

Location

1148 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067, USA
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Management

The Roy Apartments

Leasing office

(248) 733-4112

Property Overview

The Roy receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.8, highlighting its appeal as a great rental option. It features luxury finishes, modern apartments, and a pet-friendly neighborhood, complemented by a competitive pricing and an outstanding amenities rating of 10. With a location score of 9 and numerous restaurants and fitness options nearby, The Roy offers a vibrant community atmosphere and excellent living standards.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, The Roy is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Roy has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life

Floor plans

The Westview - Two-Bedroom (C1)2 bed2 bath885 sqft$2,725 /mo2 units availableThe Roy is unique. Our modern apartments in Royal Oak, MI, provide the best of the suburbs and city living. With the highly sought-after amenities, like a gorgeous, expansive rooftop terrace gated parking garage, paired with the lively social vibe of local hot spots or even at home in our entertainment room, all in a pet-friendly neighborhood. All of this and more is nestled in a beautiful location. Our studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments feature spacious, open floor plans and luxury finishes that you’ll love coming home to. Contact our leasing office or use our convenient online tools to schedule an apartment tour today. Lease an apartment in Royal Oak, MI at The Roy and fall in love with your Royal Oak apartment.

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Amenities for The Roy

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Private Balcony

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
Stainless DishwasherStainless Fridge
Stainless MicrowaveStainless Steel Appliances
Stainless Stove

Tech

Keyless Entry

Building

Bike StorageCats OK
Central AC & HeatControlled Access
Controlled Package RoomDogs OK
EV ChargingFitness Center
Parking Garage

Grounds

Garage ParkingRooftop Terrace
Storage

Services

Package ServicePet Cleaning Station
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Parking

Garage ParkingContact for Price
Building details

Property details

Units78
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About The Roy

HomeApartments in Royal Oak The Roy

The Roy is unique. Our modern apartments in Royal Oak, MI, provide the best of the suburbs and city living. With the highly sought-after amenities, like a gorgeous, expansive rooftop terrace gated parking garage, paired with the lively social vibe of local hot spots or even at home in our entertainment room, all in a pet-friendly neighborhood. All of this and more is nestled in a beautiful location. Our studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments feature spacious, open floor plans and luxury finishes that you’ll love coming home to. Contact our leasing office or use our convenient online tools to schedule an apartment tour today. Lease an apartment in Royal Oak, MI at The Roy and fall in love with your Royal Oak apartment.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, The Roy is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Roy has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Roy
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Roy offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Roy stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Roy is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Roy does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Roy is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 13 health/wellness centers nearby
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • 102 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Roy compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Royal Oak

2-bedroom apartments at The Roy cost about 51% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Royal Oak.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Royal Oak
A table of studio rental data trends in Royal Oak
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,225
October 2023$1,223
November 2023$1,236
December 2023$1,340
January 2024$1,320
February 2024$1,295
March 2024$1,263
April 2024$1,360
May 2024$1,333
June 2024$1,303
July 2024$1,300
August 2024$1,320
September 2024$1,237
October 2024$1,285
November 2024$1,295
December 2024$1,295
January 2025$1,283
February 2025$1,261
March 2025$1,249
April 2025$1,287
May 2025$1,298
June 2025$1,298
July 2025$1,173
August 2025$1,310
September 2025$1,325

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$109,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $109,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,725.
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Schools near The Roy

Northwood Elementary School

926 w 12 mile rd

royal oak, MI, 48073

K-5Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Royal Oak near 1148 S Washington Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1148 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1148 S Washington Ave

Open Hands Food Pantry
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Hollywood Markets
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WESTBORN MARKET-Berkley
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Ferndale Foods
600 W 9 Mile Rd
Trader Joe's
27880 Woodward Ave

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