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Rental Market Trends in Royal Oak, MI

What is the average rent in Royal Oak, MI?

$1,357/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Royal Oak, MI is $1,357 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Royal Oak more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Royal Oak, you can expect to pay about $1,239 per month for a studio, $1,357 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,712 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,643 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,239/month
454 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,357/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,712/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,643/month
1,470 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,821/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,187/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,922/month
1,703 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,987/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,158/month
1,304 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Royal Oak, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $46 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Royal Oak, MI
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Royal Oak, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
53% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Royal Oak?

Based on current rent prices, Starr Acres, Woodwardside and Lincoln Grove are the most affordable neighborhoods in Royal Oak.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Starr Acres
$1,129/month
673 Sq Ft
Woodwardside
$1,490/month
567 Sq Ft
Lincoln Grove
$2,063/month
805 Sq Ft
Downtown Royal Oak
$2,521/month
839 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Royal Oak?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Royal Oak, Lincoln Grove and Woodwardside are the most expensive neighborhoods in Royal Oak.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Royal Oak
$2,521/month
839 Sq Ft
Lincoln Grove
$2,063/month
805 Sq Ft
Woodwardside
$1,490/month
567 Sq Ft
Starr Acres
$1,129/month
673 Sq Ft

Which Royal Oak neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Royal Oak with the most apartments available are Downtown Royal Oak, Starr Acres and Lincoln Grove .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Royal Oak
$2,521/month
839 Sq Ft
Starr Acres
$1,129/month
673 Sq Ft
Lincoln Grove
$2,063/month
805 Sq Ft
Woodwardside
$1,490/month
567 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Royal Oak, MI?

Because the average rent in Royal Oak is $1,357, you’ll want to make about $4,523 per month or $54,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Starr Acres

Royal Oak, MI

Downtown Royal Oak

Royal Oak, MI

Studio
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$1,650/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,583/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,281/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,358/month
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25090 Woodward Ave,
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$1,797 - $4,252

Studio - 3 Beds

The Park on 13 Apartments - Royal Oak, MI

The Park on 13 Apartments - Royal Oak, MI

3009 W 13 Mile Rd,
Royal Oak, MI 48073

$1,419 - $1,749

1-2 Beds

The Harrison

The Harrison

1210 Morse Ave,
Royal Oak, MI 48067

$2,330 - $3,500

1-3 Beds

Birmingham Pointe

Birmingham Pointe

707 S Worth St,
Birmingham, MI 48009

$3,700 - $13,000

1-3 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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