
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Royal Oak Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $900 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Royal Oak area of Royal Oak.


Avenue Eleven Apartments

Center Street Place

330 Oakland Ave
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Metropolitan Lafayette Flats

The Griffin Royal Oak
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Royal Oakland Apartments

ICON on Main - Royal Oak, MI

The Roy

507 W Lincoln Ave
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Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Royal Oak?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Royal Oak Studio Apartments | $1,810 | $1,295 | $3,175 |
Downtown Royal Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,250 | $4,995 |
Downtown Royal Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $1,350 | $5,550 |
Downtown Royal Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,812 | $5,500 | $6,125 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Royal Oak Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Royal Oak Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Royal Oak area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue Eleven Apartments priced from $1,250. The Aldor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Royal Oak apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avenue Eleven Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Aldor | The Aldor - Studio (11) | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
330 Oakland Avenue | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Downtown Royal Oak | 118-120 | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Royal Oakland Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Royal Oak, MI
As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Royal Oak area is the $2.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Main Living Apartments in the in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Downtown Royal Oak apartment is the Cambourne Model at The Griffin Royal Oak starting at $3,752 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Downtown Royal Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Royal Oak apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Main Living Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
The Griffin Royal Oak | Cambourne | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
Eight55 Apartments | The Vinsetta | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
ICON on Main - Royal Oak, MI | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
The Roy | The Westview - Two-Bedroom (C1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Downtown Royal Oak | 118-120 | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Royal Oakland Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
330 Oakland Avenue | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Avenue Eleven Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
The Aldor | The Aldor - Studio (11) | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Royal Oak Neighborhood in Royal Oak, MI
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Royal Oak Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Royal Oak Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Royal Oak Apartment is $1,250 at Avenue Eleven Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Royal Oak Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Royal Oak is starting from $1,795 at Downtown Royal Oak.
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