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Apartments for Rent in Royal Oak MI

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Explore Rent Prices Near Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak, MI’s average rent price is $1,852 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Berkley $1,525
Clawson $1,694
Madison Heights $1,121
Oak Park $1,268
Ferndale $1,812

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Royal Oak, MI Apartments for Rent

Royal Oak puts you minutes from downtown Detroit with quick access to I-75, I-696, and Woodward Avenue. This walkable city features the Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre, and the year-round Royal Oak Farmers Market, plus major events like Arts, Beats & Eats and the Woodward Dream Cruise. When searching for apartments in Royal Oak, you'll discover neighborhoods along Downtown and the Woodward corridor, from zoo-adjacent rentals to apartments near the Royal Oak Transit Center (Amtrak and SMART bus).

Favorite neighborhoods include Downtown Royal Oak for dining, nightlife, and easy commuting; the Northwood area featuring tree-lined streets near Starr Jaycee Park; the Vinsetta/Red Run neighborhood with convenient Woodward access; the Normandy Oaks Park area offering fresh green space and a splash pad; the Washington Avenue Historic District where character-filled homes meet Main Street; the Rail District south of downtown featuring loft-style living; and the Beaumont (Corewell Health) hospital area for campus-adjacent convenience. Your commute stays simple—expect 20–25 minutes to Downtown Detroit during lighter traffic, with speedy connections to Troy and Southfield job centers.

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Royal Oak, MI Rental Insights

Royal Oak, MI has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.

Students renting in Royal Oak, MI have access to Oakland C.C., Royal Oak Campus, Walsh College of Business, Oakland C.C., Southfield, and Lawrence Technological Univ..

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