Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Average rent in
Royal Oak, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Royal Oak rent stands today
Royal Oak, MI rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters are paying $131 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level for the market as of June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Royal Oak sits 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it slightly above the national average in rental cost with a total of 133 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Royal Oak rent for about $1,099/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,050/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Royal Oak
$1,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Royal Oak is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Royal Oak
133
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,460, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Royal Oak run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,099 |  7% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,050 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Royal Oak | $2,565 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,460 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Downtown Royal Oak
Average rent
$2,565
Apartments
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
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
2%higher than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Royal Oak, MI is 19% higher than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.
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4%Discover rentals in Royal Oak, MI
5d+ ago
4310 Albert Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Royal Oak
2433 Normandy Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,630
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
1d ago
2608 Galpin Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
49m ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$16,775
$13,969
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Royal Oak
125 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
432 S Washington Ave #1701, Royal Oak, MI 48067
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Royal Oak
4 beds
3 baths
$6,900
House for rent
18h ago
1105 N Stephenson Hwy, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1 bed
1 bath
$1,445–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3382 Harvard Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,995–$6,000
Apartment for rent
49m ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$16,775
$13,969
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,630
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
2d ago
620 S Center St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
2d ago
310 W 6th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
2d ago
314 Oakland Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,630
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
1d ago
3382 Harvard Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
49m ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$16,775
$13,969
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1210 Morse Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,049–$3,219
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 $1,995 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Royal Oak?
Average rent prices in Royal Oak have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Royal Oak rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Royal Oak is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 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 $80,000/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?
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.
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).