Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oak Manor Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Farnum Apartments
$1,255 - $1,405
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Farnum Apartments

214-226 W Farnum AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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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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11 Mile Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Mile Flats

1804-1818 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Legacy on Oakland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy on Oakland

406 Oakland AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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822 Hawthorn Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

822 Hawthorn Ave

822 Hawthorn AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067

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Royal Oak Manor, Royal Oak, MI Local Guide

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 Marlen priced from $900. Walnut Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Royal Oak Manor apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Walnut Manor ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$995
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1,095
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
District Royal OakA21BR,1BA$1,150
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Avenue Eleven ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak Manor, MI

As of March 14, 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 Woodward Heights neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Royal Oak Manor apartment is the 512 W 12 Mile Rd Model at 512 W 12 Mile Rd, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Forest Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Oak Manor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
512 W 12 Mile Rd, Unit Apt 2512 W 12 Mile Rd2BR,1BA$1.33
Royal Oak Crossings at GardeniaGardenia2BR,1BA$1.40
Elmsleigh ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.55
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
District Royal OakA31BR,1BA$1.70
Campbell Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Amber's Red Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Royal Oak Crossings at MainMain1BR,1BA$1.83

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Royal Oak Manor, Royal Oak, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Royal Oak Manor, Royal Oak, and the greater Detroit area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Royal Oak Manor?

The cheapest apartment in Royal Oak Manor is Marlen which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Royal Oak Manor costs $7,108.

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 8 regular apartments in Royal Oak Manor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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