
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oak Manor Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $800 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Royal Oak Manor area of Royal Oak.


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Royal Oak Crossings at Main

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Amber on 11
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222 Virginia Ave, Unit 222 Virginia

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Royal Oak Crossings at Gardenia
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Amber Crossing

822 Hawthorn Ave

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Farnum Apartments

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579 N Center St, Unit #2

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601 W 4th St

310 Virginia Ave

Oakland

1919 Crooks Rd
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227 E 12 Mile Rd

The Windemere

La Cara Noma Apartments

11 Mile Flats

508 Parkdale Ave

Legacy on Oakland

822 Hawthorn Ave

330 Oakland Avenue
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1818 N Center St

1820 Taylor Ave
Royal Oak Manor, Royal Oak, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal Oak Manor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Manor Studio Apartments | $1,495 | $1,095 | $2,297 |
| Royal Oak Manor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $900 | $3,147 |
| Royal Oak Manor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,085 | $4,515 |
| Royal Oak Manor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,632 | $1,965 | $6,499 |
| Royal Oak Manor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $2,495 | $4,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Royal Oak Manor Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI.
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Cheapest Available Royal Oak Manor Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Royal Oak Manor area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Virginia Apartments priced from $895. Marlen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Royal Oak Manor apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Apartments | Apt 3 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Marlen | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 227 E 12 Mile Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| North Royal Oak Apartments | One bedroom-One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Walnut Manor Apartments | Open Concept One Bedroom - Newly Renovated w/ B... | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Royal Oak Crossings at Main | Main | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Amber on 11 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| District Royal Oak Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Royal Oak Town Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak Manor, MI
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak Manor area is the $1.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Amber Crossing in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Royal Oak Manor apartment is the Two Bedroom-One bathroom Model at North Royal Oak Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Royal Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Oak Manor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Crossing | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
| North Royal Oak Apartments | Two Bedroom-One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 227 E 12 Mile Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Elmsleigh Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Farnum Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Virginia Apartments | Apt 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Royal Oak Town Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Amber's Red Run Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 222 Virginia Ave, Unit 222 Virginia | 222 Virginia Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Royal Oak Crossings at Main | Main | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Oak Manor Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Royal Oak Manor?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Royal Oak Manor is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Royal Oak Manor?
The cheapest apartment in Royal Oak Manor is Virginia Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Royal Oak Manor costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Royal Oak Manor?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Royal Oak Manor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Royal Oak Manor?
Cheap apartments in Royal Oak Manor have an average cost of $182 which is $1,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Royal Oak Manor.
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