About 64% of Royal Oak Township households rent, roughly 700 homes out of 1,100.
| Population | 2,337 |
| Households that rent | 680 (64.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $864 per month |
| Median home value | $161,200 |
| Median household income | $47,679 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
The Charter Township of Royal Oak regulates rentals under Chapter 6, Article IV of its Code of Ordinances, Rental Dwellings.
- Registration: The owner must register each rental dwelling with the township. Registration is valid for two years or until the tenant changes.
- Dwellings covered: Single-family and two-family rentals that are not owner-occupied, and multiple-family dwellings and apartments.
- Certificate: No one may lease or occupy a rental without a valid certificate of compliance from the Building Division.
- Inspection cycle: Every two years or when the tenant changes.
- Local agent: Required. The agent must live in the county or a bordering county. An owner who lives there may serve.
Questions go to the Royal Oak Township Building Department at (248) 965-3582.
Sources: Charter Township of Royal Oak Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article IV, Rental Dwellings; Royal Oak Township, Planning and Building.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Oak Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods and Royal Oak. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Royal Oak Township, MI?
The median gross rent in Royal Oak Township is $864 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rentals have a median of $734.
Do I need to register my rental property in Royal Oak Township?
Yes. Royal Oak Township requires the owner of any residential rental dwelling or rental unit to register it with the township, designate a responsible local agent and obtain a certificate of compliance before the unit is leased or occupied.
How often does Royal Oak Township inspect rental properties?
The township code calls for inspections of each rental unit every two years or when the tenant changes, and a certificate of compliance is valid for the same period.
How many homes in Royal Oak Township are rentals?
About 64% of occupied homes in Royal Oak Township are rented, roughly 700 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Royal Oak Township properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Royal Oak Township and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Royal Oak Township home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.