Royal Oak

Royal Oak is a popular place to be, no matter what time of day.
Downtown Royal Oak is easily walkable and offers a wide variety of retailers and eateries.
The Royal Oak Farmers Market has plenty of options for food and artisinal treats.
Main St in downtown Royal Oaks has plenty of shops that are close to many local homes.

Royal Oak, MI Area Guide

Detroit suburb maintains small-town atmosphere near big-city amenities

Suburban Convenient Commuter

Less than 15 miles northeast of Detroit, cradled where I-75 intersects I-696, is Royal Oak. While Royal Oak is a suburb of Detroit, it also has its own downtown area containing over 70 restaurants in addition to retail shops and nightlife venues. Among the nightlife venues in Downtown Royal Oak are Royal Oak Music Theatre, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, and Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre. Major events held in Downtown Royal Oak include the Ford Arts, Beats, and Eats Festival and part of the Woodward Dream Cruise. The Detroit Zoo is also located in Royal Oak.

Convenient to major highways and Downtown Detroit, Royal Oak offers residents a small-town feel near the big-city vibe as well as simple commutes and travels.

Explore the City

The Royal Oak Farmers Market has plenty of options for food and artisinal treats.

Cummingston Park, enjoy a peaceful walk through the nature preserve.

Royal Oak Recreation and Senior Services Center.

Main St in downtown Royal Oaks has plenty of shops that are close to many local homes.

Downtown Royal Oak is only a couple blocks from the heart of downtown Detroit.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Royal Oak, MI is $1,248 for a studio, $1,351 for one bedroom, $1,701 for two bedrooms, and $2,556 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Royal Oak has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,351/month
709 Sq Ft
House
$2,188/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,357/month
1,144 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Royal Oak, MI is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

77 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Bikeable

61 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Northwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Keller Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Oak Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Oakland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Royal Oak Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Wylie E. Groves High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Royal Oak High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belle Isle Nature Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Catalpa Oaks County Park
  • Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
  • Troy Historic Village

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.