How much is the average rent in Royal Oak, MI for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Royal Oak's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's diverse housing stock.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Royal Oak, MI?

June typically offers the lowest rental prices in Royal Oak, while August sees the highest rent levels with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months. October presents the least competitive conditions with reduced overall demand, making it another favorable time for apartment hunting.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Royal-Oak, MI?

Yes, Royal Oak has a good number of pet-friendly apartments, with approximately 43.91% of listings being pet-friendly.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Royal Oak, MI?

Royal Oak apartments rarely include utilities as part of the rent, with only 6 total listings offering this arrangement. This represents just 0.02% of all available properties, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs.

Are most apartments in Royal Oak, MI largely older buildings or new developments?

Royal Oak's rental market reflects decades of American architectural history, with ranch-style homes leading at 38.4% of properties from the post-World War II suburban boom. Bungalows represent 29.8% of the market from the early 20th century, while Colonial-style homes account for 17.5%, creating a mix of established housing stock rather than new developments.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI

35 rentals available

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Royal Oak

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Brick

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Royal Oak

CONDOS - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

2817 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Condo for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Royal Oak

CONDOS - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

3220 Shenandoah Dr #12, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Royal Oak, MI

208 California Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Royal Oak

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

3931 Devon Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,450

424 W La Salle Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,155–$1,630

3115 Evergreen Dr

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Royal Oak

3225 Benjamin Ave #2, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,525

Condo for rent

Available Jun 9

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Royal Oak

CONDOS - Royal Oak, MI

2440 Parmenter Blvd #211, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

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5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

1818 N Center St, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,650

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

1820 Taylor Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,155–$1,630

3115 Evergreen Dr

$1,549–$1,599

3009 W 13 Mile Rd

$1,550

326 Catalpa Dr

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

212 Josephine Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Royal Oak

APARTMENT - Royal Oak, MI

308 W 12 Mile Rd #4D, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

$1,950

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

1206 Bauman Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Storage | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

1621 Whitcomb Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

1625 W Farnum Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

3263 Prairie Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Garage parking | Carpet

3 beds

1 bath

$2,195

House for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Royal Oak

TOWNHOME - Colonial - Royal Oak, MI

1972 Ridge Ct, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Storage | Swimming pool

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

2609 Maplewood Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,250

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

216 Woodside Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Storage | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

House for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

212 Devillen Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

House for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

2205 E 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Affordable | Carpet | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

4521 Thorncroft Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

3011 Ferris Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

2027 Brockton Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

3342 Prairie Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

2620 Ferncliff Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

House for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

3221 Shenandoah Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Ceiling fan

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

424 W La Salle Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$2,450

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

4355 Elmwood Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

4307 Cooper Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,550

House for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Royal Oak townhouse for rent in Royal Oak

TOWNHOME - Other - Royal Oak, MI

159 Allenhurst Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

3224 N Altadena Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Royal Oak, MI

3902 Springer Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Royal Oak, MI

522 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

4 beds

2 baths

$3,000

House for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Royal Oak

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - Royal Oak, MI

533 Walnut Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Affordable | Garage parking | Walk-in closets

4 beds

2 baths

$3,600

House for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

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