Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Royal Oak
$2,350/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Royal Oak is $2,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Royal Oak
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Royal Oak rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI
Average rent prices in Downtown Royal Oak have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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
Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI
Rent prices in Downtown Royal Oak vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Royal Oak is $1,797, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Royal Oak run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,285 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,347 |  29% | 36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,975 | 4% | 34% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Ferndale | $1,600 | |
Downtown Pleasant Ridge | $1,875 | |
Huntington Woods | $1,875 | |
Pembroke | $1,475 | |
Pershing | $1,250 | |
State Fair Nolan | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,797 | 59% | 20% | |
Condos | $2,575 | No Change | 13% | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,285
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
34%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Pembroke
Average rent
$1,475
Pershing
Average rent
$1,250
State Fair Nolan
Average rent
$1,250
Downtown Ferndale
Average rent
$1,600
Huntington Woods
Average rent
$1,875
Downtown Pleasant Ridge
Average rent
$1,875
Apartments
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
59%
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$2,575
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Royal Oak, 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 Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Royal Oak and Pembroke by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Royal Oak
24%higher than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI is 59% higher than the median rent in Pembroke, Detroit, MI.
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5h ago
620 S Center St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
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
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
157 W Kenilworth Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Price dropped $100Fees 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
350 N Main St #704, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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.Condo for rent
1h ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
174 S Georgetown Sq, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
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
3d ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
432 S Washington Ave #703, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2 baths
$4,795
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
21h ago
480 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$4,645
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
620 S Center St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
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
14h 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
21h ago
480 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$4,645
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
620 S Center St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
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
14h 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
350 N Main St #704, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
157 W Kenilworth Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Price dropped $100Fees 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
1h ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
174 S Georgetown Sq, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
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
21h ago
480 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$4,645
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
350 N Main St #704, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Royal Oak condo for rent in Royal Oak
157 W Kenilworth Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Price dropped $100Fees 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
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Royal Oak rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Royal Oak?
The average rent in Downtown Royal Oak is $2,350 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Royal Oak?
Average rent prices in Downtown Royal Oak have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Downtown Royal Oak rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Royal Oak is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Royal Oak?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Royal Oak, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).