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Elmsleigh Apartments
Lush and Serene Landscape...Convenient Shopping and Dining...Near Downtown Royal Oak and City Park
Royal Oak MI, 48073
Woodward North Apartments
Great location....Remodeled with granite countertops available....Minutes to downtown Royal Oak & Birmingham
Royal Oak MI, 48073
Baker Court Apartments
Private Entrances...Convenient to Public Transit, Restaurants and Shops...Check Us Out!
Royal Oak MI, 48067
Monte Vista Apartments
Park-like Setting...Close to Downtown Royal Oak...Central A/C
Royal Oak MI, 48067
Amber Court Apartments
Royal Oak Location...Near Expressways and Birmingham...Central Air Conditioning...
Royal Oak MI, 48073
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Royal Oak, MI
Overview of Royal Oak
Royal Oak apartments for rent occupy land that was once an agricultural town filled with farms and cropland. Once the railroad was laid down, Royal Oaks became a hub for industries such as logging and mills. Today, the city is recognized for its well-kept historic district. Orson Starr, the first Royal Oak township manufacturer's home, still stands today as one of the city's original historic sites.
Living in Royal Oak
Royal Oaks apartments for rent are in a great central location for businesses, families and individuals to live in. The Detroit metropolitan area is close to several major thoroughfares, which offers residents the opportunity to enjoy living in a small town with the amenities of city life close by. Art lovers enjoy wandering through the downtown area's 80-plus boutiques, salons and retail shops, while treasure seekers will enjoy the thrill of discovering one of a kind pieces of art, jewelry and other mediums of expression. Music lovers have the option of attending classical and pop concerts held at the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, while more contemporary music venues perform at the Royal Oak Music Center throughout the year. Catch a comedy show at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle or see a newly released film at the Emagine Theater and Star Lanes.
Royal Oak residents have access to public bus transportation services supplied by Smart Bus. The bus service operates on eight fixed routes Monday through Friday. The bus routes extend up to seven miles outside of the city limits making it an easy alternative to get to and from work.
Royal Oak Apartments and Cost of Living
Royal Oak apartments for rent offer affordable living options ranging from apartments to condos and loft spaces. The city Planning Division exists to offer residents financial assistance for those with low to moderate income households as well as credit counseling, loan underwriting and the inspection of housing properties to help provide safe residential units.
The average cost of living in the city of Royal Oaks is 18 percent greater than the Michigan state average and 12 percent greater than the national average. Royal Oak residents pay, on average, $3.84 for a gallon of gas, $4.78 for a cup of coffee and $8.00 for pizza.
Apartments in Royal Oak, Work and Study
Royal Oak apartments for rent are in a prime Michigan city to live in given its location. The city itself offers a diverse industry environment ranging from banking, architecture and dining to healthcare, law and photography. The largest employers in Royal Oaks include William Beaumont Hospital, Mataldyne, Consumers Energy and DTE. The city of Royal Oaks has recently seen an expansion in the e-business industry as more computer-related businesses have been established throughout the area. Royal Oak offers family residents a Pre-K through 12 school district that encompasses eight schools with the option of alternative education programs at the secondary level. There are six colleges and universities in and around Royal Oak Michigan that offer postsecondary educations in medicine, technical and cosmetology studies among many other traditional programs.
