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Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Royal Oak, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Royal Oak rent stands today
Royal Oak, MI rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,022/month. Renters are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, a modest 1.8% change.
Compared to national trends
Royal Oak runs 5.1% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with a total of 143 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Royal Oak rent for about $1,099/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,360/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,700/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,475/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. The 3-bedroom median represents the upper mid-range of bedroom rents.
Median rent
Median rent in Royal Oak
$2,022/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Royal Oak is $2,022 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Royal Oak
143
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% 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 $1,472, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Royal Oak run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,590.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,099 | 14% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,360 | 4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,475 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 25% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Royal Oak | $2,070 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,472 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,599 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,475 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $964 | 124% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,360
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
9%
Downtown Royal Oak
Average rent
$2,070
Apartments
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$964
Last 30 days
124%
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
5%higher than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Royal Oak, MI is 20% higher than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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13%$1,315
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1%$1,925
5%$1,384
6%$1,145
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30%$1,800
2%$1,850
2%$1,345
2%$1,487
6%Discover rentals in Royal Oak, MI
3d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,265
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Royal Oak
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Royal Oak
3220 Shenandoah Dr #12, Royal Oak, MI 48073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Royal Oak
508 Parkdale Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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
1d ago
1100 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$6,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
480 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,645–$4,515
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1100 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$6,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1210 Morse Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,049–$3,219
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2005 Crooks Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3382 Harvard Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,265
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
4d ago
310 W 6th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,325–$1,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
314 Oakland Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1105 N Stephenson Hwy, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,145–$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3115 Evergreen Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,220
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
1302 E Lincoln Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1210 Morse Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,049–$3,219
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3382 Harvard Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
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 $2,022 per month as of August 15, 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 2% since last year.
How does Royal Oak rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Royal Oak is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 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 $81,000/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).