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property at 2201 Sonoma St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2201 Sonoma St

FerndaleMI48220

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property at 4200 S Rochester Rd

$1,010

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$1,010
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4200 S Rochester Rd, Unit 106

4200 S Rochester Rd
Royal OakMI48073

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property at 383 W Chesterfield St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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383 W Chesterfield St

FerndaleMI48220

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property at 1312 E Harry Ave

$1,395

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$1,395
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1312 E Harry Ave

Hazel ParkMI48030

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property at 221 Flowerdale St

$1,475

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$1,475
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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 14

221 Flowerdale St

FerndaleMI48220
property at 2212 Bonner St

$1,475

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$1,475
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

2212 Bonner St

FerndaleMI48220
property at 3350 McDowell St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3350 McDowell St

FerndaleMI48220

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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 Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments in the Pembroke neighborhood priced from $893. Amber Creek Apartments in the Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Royal Oak apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ferndale Park Co-op Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Virginia ApartmentsApt 31BR,1BA$895
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Amber's Timber LodgesMini FlatsStudio,1BA$925
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
Emerald Apartments1/1 Standard1BR,1BA$925
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Amber ApartmentsScandinavian 1- Standard1BR,1BA$984

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI

As of August 15, 2026 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 Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Royal Oak apartment is the Bennington Model at Huntley Square starting at $1,245 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Downtown Birmingham 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
Huntley SquareBennington1BR,1BA$1.25
Amber ApartmentsScandinavian 1- Standard1BR,1BA$1.09
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
227 E 12 Mile Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
1771 E Woodward Heights Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Catalpa Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35
Virginia ApartmentsApt 31BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Oak

What type of rentals are currently available in Royal Oak?

There are currently 535 Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI with pricing that ranges from $819 to $7,785. There are also 201 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Royal Oak ranging from $800 to $19,000.

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 $800 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,490.

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 $1,340 to $7,785, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $19,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,495.

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