
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MD from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Chapline House II

Hudson Townhomes

Riverview Gardens

Chapline House - 62+ Senior Housing

Sunset Hargraves Ridgely

Bradford House

Chatham Village Apartments

Bay Forest Senior Apartments
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Obery Court

Woods Crossing Apartments

Quiet Waters Landing

Brant Court

Nautilus Point

The Promenade at Easton

Burnt Oaks

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Bayshore Landing

The Reserves At Belle Ayre
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Harbour Gates Apartments

Westwinds Apartments

Bay Manor Apartments

102 B Marlboro Ave

Annapolis Roads Apartments

Spa Cove Apartments

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Beechtree Apartments

The Laura House

Annapolis Bay
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Center Park Apartments

Harrison Ferry

Leonard's Grove Apartments

Federal Manor

Caroline Apartments

Crusader Arms Apartments

The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+

Mulberry Estates

Prospect Heights Apartments
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416 Maryland Ave

Madison Apartments

47 Clay St

406 Robbins St

118 Willis St

West Woods Apartments

2539 Westwind Blvd

303 Oak Ave

2537 Westwind Blvd
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4893 Evergreen Rd

104 Lee Dr
Royal Oak, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal Oak?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Studio Apartments | $2,023 | $1,619 | $2,352 |
| Royal Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $591 | $3,895 |
| Royal Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $465 | $4,269 |
| Royal Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $843 | $4,532 |
| Royal Oak 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,410 | $1,109 | $4,140 |
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Cheapest Available Royal Oak Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Royal Oak, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Hudson Townhomes in the Blackwater Landing neighborhood priced from $626. Riverview Gardens in the Savannah Overlook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Royal Oak apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Townhomes | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $626 |
| Riverview Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
| Riverwoods at Denton | 1 BR w/Den- Phase III | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+ | A3 - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Sunset Hargraves Ridgely | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Bradford House | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| Obery Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
| Quiet Waters Landing | A2-1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,414 |
| Nautilus Point | Rise | A2 | Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,688 |
| Harbour Gates Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,828 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MD and Nearby
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak area is the $1.68 price per square foot The Douglas Model at Lakeside Run at Trappe in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Royal Oak apartment is the The Miles Model at The Promenade at Easton starting at $2,395 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Chesapeake by Del Webb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Oak apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Run at Trappe | The Douglas | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Promenade at Easton | The Miles | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Burnt Oaks | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Annapolis Roads Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Spa Cove Apartments | Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Riverwoods at Denton | 1 BR w/Den- Phase III | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Obery Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Riverview Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Sunset Hargraves Ridgely | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+ | A5 - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Oak Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Oak Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Oak Apartment is $670 at Riverview Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Royal Oak Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Royal Oak is starting from $626 at Hudson Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Royal Oak Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Royal Oak Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunset Hargraves Ridgely and starts from $1,415.
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