
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oak Manor Neighborhood of Royal Oak, MI from $600 (43 Rentals)
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Marlen

LaPlaza Apartments and R.O.C. Apartments

Rochester House Apartments

North Royal Oak Apartments

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239 Twelve Mile Rd, Unit 16

Campbell Row Apartments

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Royal Oak Crossings at Main
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404 Virginia Ave, Unit Apt 5

Walnut Manor Apartments

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Amber on 11

Royal Oak Town Apartments

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Amber Crossing

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Royal Oak Crossings at Gardenia

324 E 3rd St, Unit 3

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602 W 3rd St, Unit 1

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Farnum Apartments

District Royal Oak Apartments

720 -722 Louis Ave, Unit 720

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601 W 4th St
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1820 Taylor Ave

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214 Potter Ave

430 N Washington, Unit A

Downtown Royal Oak

227 E 12 Mile Rd

The Windemere

La Cara Noma Apartments
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11 Mile Flats

Metropolitan Lafayette Flats

122 W Houstonia Ave

Legacy on Oakland

822 Hawthorn Ave

330 Oakland Avenue

1818 N Center St

1820 Taylor Ave
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1814 N Center St

422 Catalpa Dr

404 La Plaza Ct
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 | $1,338 | $650 | $2,285 |
| Royal Oak Manor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $900 | $3,745 |
| Royal Oak Manor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,085 | $4,645 |
| Royal Oak Manor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,899 | $1,950 | $6,499 |
| Royal Oak Manor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,144 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 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 Studio 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 11 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Marlen | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| North Royal Oak Apartments | One bedroom-One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Royal Oak Crossings at Main | Main | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Walnut Manor Apartments | Open Concept One Bedroom - Newly Renovated w/ B... | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| District Royal Oak Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Amber on 11 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Royal Oak Town Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Elmsleigh Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak Manor, MI
As of June 19, 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 D1 Model at District Royal Oak Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Oakmount Park 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 |
| District Royal Oak Apartments | D1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| LaPlaza Apartments and R.O.C. Apartments | Warner | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Royal Oak Crossings at Gardenia | Gardenia | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| North Royal Oak Apartments | Two Bedroom-One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Elmsleigh Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Campbell Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Farnum Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Royal Oak Town Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Virginia Apartments | Apt 11 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRoyal Oak Manor, Royal Oak, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,155.
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 $9,144.
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 5 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 $159 which is $8,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Royal Oak Manor.
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