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143 E Drayton St

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166 Jewell St

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2204 Barrett Ave

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220 Oakdale St

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Royal Oak, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Royal Oak Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Royal Oak, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Marlen in the Forest Heights neighborhood priced from $850. Amber's Timber Lodges in the Fries Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Royal Oak apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$875
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Emerald ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$985
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$990
Altitude Apartments East ( Ferndale 28 LLC)Altitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome Model at Amber Oak Townhomes in the in the Downtown Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Royal Oak apartment is the THE DRAKE Model at The Oaks on Lincoln starting at $1,895 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Ridgewood Estates neighborhood. 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.
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
The Oaks on LincolnTHE DRAKE3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Huntley SquareDunkirk2BR,2BA$1.26
Cambridge SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
West Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Rochester House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Arlington Townhomes & Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.37
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Oak

What type of rentals are currently available in Royal Oak?

There are currently 526 Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI with pricing that ranges from $813 to $13,000. There are also 164 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Royal Oak ranging from $995 to $8,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Royal Oak?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Royal Oak ranges from $995 to $8,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,276.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Royal Oak?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Royal Oak range from $1,320 to $12,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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