Royal Oak, MI Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,128
1-year change
+9.0%
$175/mo
5-year change
+31.8%
$514/mo
10-year change
+65.3%
$841/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Royal Oak

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,241/mo0.0%
2016$1,281/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2017$1,350/mo+5.4%+8.8%
2018$1,430/mo+5.9%+15.2%
2019$1,467/mo+2.6%+18.2%
2020$1,507/mo+2.7%+21.4%
2021$1,572/mo+4.3%+26.7%
2022$1,718/mo+9.3%+38.4%
2023$1,773/mo+3.2%+42.9%
2024$1,830/mo+3.2%+47.5%
2025$1,942/mo+6.1%+56.5%
2026$1,948/mo+0.3%+57.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Royal Oak changed since 2015?

Median rent in Royal Oak, MI was $1,206 in 2015-01 and is $2,128 as of 2026-07 — a change of $922 per month over 11 years.

How much has Royal Oak rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Royal Oak, MI has changed +31.8% ($514 per month). The current median is $2,128.

What has rent in Royal Oak done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Royal Oak, MI has changed +65.3% ($841 per month). It is now $2,128.

Is rent in Royal Oak going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Royal Oak, MI has increased +9.0% ($175/mo). Current median: $2,128.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.