Cheap Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MD from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Harrison Ferry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison Ferry

43 Delaware AveHurlock, MD 21643
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Federal Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Federal Manor

101 Routzahn LnFederalsburg, MD 21632
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Caroline Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Caroline Apartments

205 S 8th StDenton, MD 21629
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Cheapest Available Royal Oak Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Royal Oak, MD is a 3 Beds unit found at The Village at Slippery Hill II priced from $799. Riverwoods at Denton in the Savannah Overlook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Royal Oak apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Slippery Hill IIC2 - Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$799
Riverwoods at Denton1 BR- Phase I & II1BR,1BA$899
Mulberry Estatestwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1,054
Sunset Hargraves RidgelyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
Bradford House1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,281

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MD and Nearby

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak area is the $1.14 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Reserves At Belle Ayre in the in the Mearfield neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Royal Oak apartment is the C3 - Three Bedroom Townhome Model at The Village at Slippery Hill II starting at $1,120 with a $0.78 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Oak apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserves At Belle AyreThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.14
The Village at Slippery Hill IIC3 - Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$0.78
North Severn Village - No Costs Utilities*4 Bed/ 2 Bath4BR,2BA$2.18
Lakeside Run at TrappeThe Douglas2BR,2BA$1.82
The Promenade at EastonThe Wye2BR,2BA$1.60
Burnt Oaks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Mulberry Estatestwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Annapolis Roads1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Sunset Hargraves RidgelyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Riverwoods at Denton1 BR- Phase I & II1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Oak Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Royal Oak?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Royal Oak is at Nautilus Point listed at $1,565.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Oak Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Oak Apartment is $899 at Riverwoods at Denton.

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 $1,054 at Mulberry Estates.

What is the most affordable Royal Oak Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Royal Oak Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Village at Slippery Hill II and starts from $799.

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