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property at 26131 Wolverine St

26131 Wolverine St

Madison HeightsMI48071

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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 Marlen in the Forest Heights neighborhood priced from $850. Devon Park Apartments in the Nordwood Estates 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
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$850
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$875
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Amber ApartmentsSwiss 1- Standard1BR,1BA$920
Edgewood Court NorthStudioStudio,1BA$925
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Rochester House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI

As of April 17, 2025 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 Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Royal Oak apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Corner Place starting at $1,445 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Fries Park 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
Corner PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Elmsleigh ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
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
Amber ApartmentsSwiss 1- Amber Park1BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Oak

What type of rentals are currently available in Royal Oak?

There are currently 530 Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak, MI with pricing that ranges from $813 to $13,000. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Royal Oak ranging from $650 to $25,000.

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 $650 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,518.

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 $1,200 to $12,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,640.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.