The Harrison
1210 Morse Ave,
Royal Oak, MI 48067
$2,355 - $3,650
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Royal Oak, MI
What is the average rent in Royal Oak, MI?
$1,357/month
Average Rent
711 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Royal Oak, MI is $1,357 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $1,246 per month for a studio, $1,357 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,676 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,515 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Royal Oak, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $41 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Royal Oak, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
52%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Royal Oak?
Based on current rent prices, Starr Acres, Forest Heights and Woodwardside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Royal Oak.
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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.
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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 Woodwardside .
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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.
How does Royal Oak, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Royal Oak, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,662/month
One Bedroom
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$2,523/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,288/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,123/month
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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.