Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookwood Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $800 (16 Rentals)

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227 E 12 Mile Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 E 12 Mile Rd

227 E 12 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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The Windemere
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Windemere

1125 N Sherman DrRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Royal Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Madison

1803 E 13 Mile RdMadison Heights, MI 48071
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Brookwood, Royal Oak, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brookwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookwood area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Marlen priced from $900. Elmsleigh Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Brookwood apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Walnut Manor ApartmentsDeluxe Studio - Newly RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,010
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookwood, MI

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookwood area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1414 Crooks Rd Model at 1414 Crooks Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Forest Heights neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Brookwood apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhouse Model at Elmsleigh Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Forest Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1414 Crooks Rd, Unit 21414 Crooks Rd3BR,2BA$1.39
Elmsleigh ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.30
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Village of Royal Oak ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.78
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
330 Oakland Avenue1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.57
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brookwood, Royal Oak, MI

Ranked #11

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brookwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brookwood is at Walnut Manor Apartments listed at $1,010.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookwood Apartment is $900 at Marlen.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brookwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brookwood is starting from $1,075 at Elmsleigh Apartments.

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