Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (83 Rentals)

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property at 1546 Jones Dr

1546 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105
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1556 Jones

Ann ArborMI48105

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property at 528 S 5th Ave

528 S 5th Ave

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 816 S State St

816 S State St

Ann ArborMI48104
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Arbor Valley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Valley

1550-1552 Plymouth RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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331 Packard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

331 Packard

331 PackardAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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720 S State St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

720 S State St

720 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

921 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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324 E Jefferson St
Studio Apartments

324 E Jefferson St

324 E Jefferson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1028 Fuller St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Fuller St

1028 Fuller StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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344 S Division St
Studio Apartments

344 S Division St

344 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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515 Lawrence St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 Lawrence St

515 Lawrence StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1223 Hill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1223 Hill St

1223 Hill StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Brookside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

1500 Plymouth RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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The Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Forest

610 Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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212 E Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

212 E Washington Apartments

212 E Washington StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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316 Thompson St
Studio Apartments

316 Thompson St

316 Thompson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Fritz Lofts
Studio Apartments

Fritz Lofts

1014 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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414 Division
Studio Apartments

414 Division

414 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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508 S Division St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

508 S Division St

508 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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618 Packard St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

618 Packard St

618-624 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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536 S 4th Ave
Studio Apartments

536 S 4th Ave

536-538 S 4th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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415 Benjamin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Benjamin St

415 Benjamin StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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543 Church St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

543 Church St

543 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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520 N Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 N Ashley St

520 N Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Central Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Brown Street Apartments priced from $1,200. Island Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Central Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Island DriveEfficiency Phase 2Studio,1BA$1,395
Fuller Apartments2-Bedroom Center apartments2BR,1BA$1,530
307 Thompson0B1BStudio,1BA$1,599
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,625
Medical Center CourtThe HuronStudio,1BA$1,649
125 Hill Street ApartmentsThe Hill2BR,1BA$1,795
618 South Main ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath 555 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,950
Beekman on BroadwayAAStudio,1BA$1,975
Dean Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Ann Arbor, MI

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Ann Arbor area is the $0.75 price per square foot D2 Model at Saga Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,124. The second greatest value Central Ann Arbor apartment is the 2 BR Ranch Model at Geddes Hill Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Ann Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Ann ArborD24BR,3BA$0.75
Geddes Hill Apartments2 BR Ranch2BR,1.5BA$3.09
Corner House ApartmentsThree-Bedroom3BR,1BA$3.56
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Landmark2X12BR,1BA$2.44
Fuller Apartments2-Bedroom Corner Apartments2BR,1BA$2.20
125 Hill Street ApartmentsThe Hill2BR,1BA$2.39
Escher - Intentional Community Living in A2Small Single1BR,1BA$1.40
Dean Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$2.80
Medical Center CourtThe HuronStudio ,1BA$3.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Ann Arbor, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Central Ann Arbor Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Ann Arbor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Ann Arbor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Ann Arbor is under $2,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Ann Arbor is Island Drive which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Central Ann Arbor costs $6,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 72 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Ann Arbor?

Cheap apartments in Central Ann Arbor have an average cost of $848 which is $5,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Ann Arbor.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.