Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (26 Rentals)

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526 S 5th Ave

Ann ArborMI48104
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528 S 5th Ave

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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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324 E Jefferson St
Studio Apartments

324 E Jefferson St

324 E Jefferson 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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1223 Hill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1223 Hill St

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

The Forest

610 Forest AveAnn 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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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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536 S 4th Ave
Studio Apartments

536 S 4th Ave

536-538 S 4th AveAnn 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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326 E Madison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

326 E Madison St

326 E Madison StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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527 S 4th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

527 S 4th Ave

527 S 4th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Washington Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Manor

418 E WashingtonAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Viscount
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Viscount

1316 Geddes AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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316 E Madison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

316 E Madison St

316 E Madison StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Cheapest Available Downtown Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at Saga Ann Arbor priced from $1,124. Ann Arbor Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saga Ann ArborD24BR,3BA$1,124
Ann Arbor WoodsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,508
Briar Cove ApartmentsBlue Ribbon1BR,1BA$1,535
307 Thompson0B1BStudio,1BA$1,599
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,625
400 MaynardStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
618 South Main ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath 555 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,950
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSheldrake2BR,2BA$1,995
The George1D1BR,1BA$2,035
Ann Arbor City ClubPlan V11BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Ann Arbor apartment is the The Charlotte Loft Model at Uptown Ann Arbor starting at $3,450 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Old West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ann Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Ann ArborD24BR,3BA$0.75
Uptown Ann ArborThe Charlotte Loft2BR,2BA$2.39
Centerra Pointe2 Bed- Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.91
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSandpiper3BR,2BA$2.15
Owl CreekWillow3BR,2BA$1.90
Landmark2X12BR,1BA$2.44
Briar Cove ApartmentsBlue Ribbon1BR,1BA$2.05
The George1M1BR,1BA$2.79
Ann Arbor City ClubPlan A1BR,1BA$3.49
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.34

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

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ann Arbor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Ann Arbor is under $2,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor is Ann Arbor Woods which is listed at $1,508, while the average apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor costs $2,355.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 112 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Ann Arbor?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Ann Arbor have an average cost of $957 which is $1,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ann Arbor.

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