$1,260
1 bed1 bath850 sqftApartment
2200 Berkley Ave, Berkley, MI, 48072
Rentals in Royal Oak, MI Under $1,500/mo
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$1,195
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1903 N Main Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,195
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1903 N Main Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,275
Studio1 bath550 sqftApartment
310 W Sixth St, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
$1,229
1 bed1 bath520 sqftApartment
2345 Oxford, Berkley, MI, 48072
$1,295
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
4905 Briarwood, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,195
1 bed1 bath675 sqftApartment
403-427 South Crooks Road, Clawson, MI, 48017
$1,145
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
2301 W 14 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,295
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
122 N Lafayette, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
$1,325
Studio1 bath450 sqftApartment
310 W Sixth St, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
$1,445
1 bed1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
1105 N Stephenson Hwy, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
$1,240
2 beds1 bath760 sqftApartment
2608 Galpin Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,295
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
122 N Lafayette, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
$1,495
1 bed1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
1105 N Stephenson Hwy, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
$1,395
1 bed1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
1105 N Stephenson Hwy, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
$1,325
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
4031 Crooks Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,195
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
4905 Briarwood, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,245
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
249 S Crooks, Clawson, MI, 48017
$1,499
2 beds1 bath720 sqftApartment
2345 Oxford, Berkley, MI, 48072
$1,350
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
1923 Crooks Rd Apt. 18, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,200
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
4312 & 4316 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,380
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
2325 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
$1,499
1 bed1 bathApartment
4001 W 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
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What to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Royal Oak, MI
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Royal Oak inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Royal Oak.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Royal Oak, MI
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Royal Oak, MI
Rentler currently shows 34 rentals in Royal Oak priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Royal Oak, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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