
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (83 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor.


1544 Jones Dr

1548 Jones Dr

1550 Jones Dr

1546 Jones Dr

1554 Jones Dr

Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community

1556 Jones

Brown Street Apartments
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Island Drive

Tradewind Apartments

322 S Division St

528 S 5th Ave

323 Packard St

VERVE Ann Arbor

120 N Division St

Forest Plaza Apartments

The Highlands Apartments

332 E William St

Traver Crossing

522 N Division St, Unit #3

Medical Center Court

816 S State St

311 S 5th Ave
Central Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Ann Arbor?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Ann Arbor Studio Apartments | $2,036 | $1,395 | $2,990 |
Central Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,000 | $6,660 |
Central Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,250 | $4,995 |
Central Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $1,455 | $4,350 |
Central Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $999 | $7,000 |
Central Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $899 | $7,350 |
Central Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,282 | $1,559 | $9,900 |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Fuller Apartments | 2-Bedroom Center apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,530 |
307 Thompson | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,625 |
Medical Center Court | The Huron | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
618 South Main Apartments | Studio 1 Bath 555 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Beekman on Broadway | AA | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
Dean Apartments | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Saga Ann Arbor | D2 | 4BR,3BA | $0.75 |
Geddes Hill Apartments | 2 BR Ranch | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.09 |
Corner House Apartments | Three-Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Landmark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Fuller Apartments | 2-Bedroom Corner Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Escher - Intentional Community Living in A2 | Small Single | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Dean Apartments | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Medical Center Court | The Huron | Studio ,1BA | $3.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI
Ranked #60
Among neighborhoods in Ann Arbor, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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