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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Royal Oak, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Royal Oak rent stands today
Royal Oak, MI rent rose 8.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,985/month. Renters today are paying $155 more per month on average than last year, and rents are just below the peak of $2,000/month as of November 2026.
Compared to national trends
Royal Oak runs 4.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 143 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Royal Oak rent for about $1,099/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,275/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,925/month. The studio to 4+ bedroom range shows the spread renters can expect across unit sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median of $2,300/month compared to $1,430/month for apartments, which make up 26.8% of total rentals in Royal Oak, MI. This difference reflects the variation in rent by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Royal Oak
$1,985/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Royal Oak is $1,985 per month as of November 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $85 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Royal Oak
143
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Royal Oak rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Royal Oak, MI
Average rent prices in Royal Oak have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Royal Oak, MI
Rent prices in Royal Oak vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Royal Oak is $1,430, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Royal Oak run $1,277 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,597.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,099 |  3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,925 | 7% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Royal Oak | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,430 | 2% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,972 | 3% | 20% | |
Houses | $2,300 | 2% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
19%
Downtown Royal Oak
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,430
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Royal Oak, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Royal Oak, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Royal Oak and Auburn Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Royal Oak
4%higher than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Royal Oak, MI is 24% higher than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.
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2%Discover rentals in Royal Oak, MI
3d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Royal Oak
3220 Shenandoah Dr #12, Royal Oak, MI 48073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
20h ago
2608 Galpin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Royal Oak
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Royal Oak
4 beds
3 baths
$6,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Royal Oak
1724 Taylor Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
15h ago
1100 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$5,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Royal Oak
717 S Kenwood Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
3 beds
3 baths
$5,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
15h ago
1100 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$5,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
4905 Briarwood Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1210 Morse Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,094–$3,294
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1600 E 4th St #NA, Royal Oak, MI 48067
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Verified
1600 E 4th St #NA, Royal Oak, MI 48067
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
22h ago
310 W 6th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio
1 bath
$1,275–$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
315 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,220
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Verified
1210 Morse Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,094–$3,294
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5h ago
480 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,964–$4,659
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 1-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Royal Oak, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Royal Oak rental market.
How much is rent in Royal Oak?
The average rent in Royal Oak is $1,985 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Royal Oak?
Average rent prices in Royal Oak have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Royal Oak rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Royal Oak is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $85 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Royal Oak?
To comfortably afford rent in Royal Oak, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Royal Oak?
June offers the lowest rental prices in Royal Oak, running about 7.7% below August peak rates, making it the best month for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).