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901 Oakland Ave

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Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ann Arbor, MI

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ann Arbor, MI area range in price from $775 to $9,900 with an overall median price of $5,574. The three Ann Arbor neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Allen at $975, Woodhaven Hills at $1,049, and Huron Hills Woodlands at $1,049. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ann Arbor Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Allen$1,962$9755084
Woodhaven Hills$1,962$1,0498140
Huron Hills Woodlands$1,999$1,0498065
Northeast Ann Arbor$2,007$1,0497680
Yost$2,052$1,125389
Huron Parkway$2,089$1,0357777
Downtown Ann Arbor$2,200$8996384
Sister Lakes$2,204$7754869
Kerrytown$2,220$7753262
Westover Hills$2,255$8993648

Cheapest Available Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Chase in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood priced from $899. Camelot Apartments in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ann Arbor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$899
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$975
EvergreenBelmont1BR,1BA$1,049
The Pines of Cloverlane ApartmentsCaribou1BR,1BA$1,098
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio,1BA$1,125
South GroveA1BR,1BA$1,130
Manchester FlatsThe Burlington1BR,1BA$1,179
The VillasThe Brightmoor2BR,1BA$1,179
Golfside LakeHuron1BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ann Arbor area is the $1.61 price per square foot C1 Model at Blue Heron Pointe in the in the Wellesley Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,329. The second greatest value Ann Arbor apartment is the The Starling Model at Meadowbrook Village starting at $1,799 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Bryant Pattengill West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ann Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue Heron PointeC13BR,2.5BA$1.61
Meadowbrook VillageThe Starling2BR,2BA$1.64
Cambridge ClubHarvard2BR,2BA$1.64
Lakestone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
The VillasThe Brightmoor2BR,1BA$1.34
Chestnut LakeCashew2BR,1BA$1.45
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.22
Escher - Intentional Community Living in A2Small Single1BR,1BA$1.40
EvergreenBelmont1BR,1BA$1.68

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Ann Arbor Overview

Ann Arbor is the county seat of Washtenaw County and one of the largest cities in Michigan. According to the census done in 2015, the estimated population of persons living there is 117,070. Ann Arbor boasts of best public schools, research institutions and recreational parks among others. With the great research institutions present, it is a great place to live in, study and work.

Why live in Ann Arbor, MI?

" Ann Arbor is a great place to find an apartment for living. This is because there are many recreational parks, good transportation systems, reliable climate and also good universities as well as research facilities. There are numerous employment opportunities since major companies have been set up as a result of research facilities present. The city is known to have a large number of educated people and therefore technology as well as exposure to great innovations is high. The apartments in the An Arbor area are also relatively fairly priced and hence affordable."

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #8

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Ann Arbor, MI

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ann Arbor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ann Arbor is under $1,189.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor?

The cheapest apartment in Ann Arbor is Aspen Chase which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Ann Arbor costs $5,574.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ann Arbor?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 126,654 regular apartments in Ann Arbor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ann Arbor?

Cheap apartments in Ann Arbor have an average cost of $812 which is $4,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor.

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