Average Rent in Royal Oak, MI (2026)
Short answer: a 1-bedroom in Royal Oak runs about $1,300–$1,471/month and a 2-bedroom about $1,700–$1,750. But "average rent" here depends a lot on which homes you count — so here's the honest picture.
Average rent by unit type
| Unit type | Typical rent / month | Avg size |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270 – $1,490 | ~500 sq ft |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,300 – $1,471 | ~743 sq ft |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,700 – $1,750 | ~989 sq ft |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,421 – $2,500 | ~1,503 sq ft |
| House (3–4 bd) | $2,400 – $3,125 | single-family |
Why sources disagree on "average rent"
You'll see very different numbers online — and they're all technically right, because each source counts different homes:
- $1,657/mo — RentCafe counts managed apartment buildings only (avg unit ~910 sq ft).
- $2,000/mo (median) — Zumper counts all active listings, including single-family houses, which pulls the number up.
- ~$1,338/mo — Rent.com reported a lower figure from its own inventory.
So the realistic range for a typical Royal Oak apartment is roughly $1,300–$1,750, with houses and larger units going higher. Rents have been essentially flat year-over-year (about −1% to +3% depending on unit).
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Royal Oak sits in the middle of the Woodward corridor. Ferndale is similar to slightly cheaper, Berkley and Clawson tend to be a bit more affordable, and Birmingham is noticeably pricier. If budget is tight, it's worth comparing. See the full comparison →
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Sources: RentCafe (Aug 2026), Zumper (Aug 2026), Rent.com. Figures are estimates and change over time — always confirm current pricing with each property.