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property at 1725 Gardenia Ave

1725 Gardenia Ave

Royal OakMI48067

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143 E Drayton St

FerndaleMI48220
property at 512 W 4th St

512 W 4th St, Unit 3

512 W 4th St
Royal OakMI48067

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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 Devon Park Apartments in the Nordwood Estates neighborhood priced from $850. Marlen in the Forest Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Royal Oak apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$850
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Ferndale FlatsS2Studio,1BA$850
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$875
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Edgewood Court NorthStudioStudio,1BA$925
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Royal Oak area is the $1.23 price per square foot Eaton Townhome Model at Huntley Square in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Royal Oak apartment is the 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome Model at Amber Oak Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Birmingham Villas 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.
Huntley SquareEaton Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
24290 Coolidge Hwy, Unit 124290 Coolidge Hwy2BR,1BA$1.33
Elmsleigh ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Chatsford Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.13
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Oak

What type of rentals are currently available in Royal Oak?

There are currently 528 Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI with pricing that ranges from $600 to $13,000. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Royal Oak ranging from $700 to $7,950.

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 $700 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,304.

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 $1,280 to $12,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,445.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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