Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (68 Rentals)
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The Forum Apartments

323 Packard St

Nob Hill Apartments

408 E Jefferson St

618 Packard St

The Sans Souci

Atrio Apartment Homes

125 Glendale Dr
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505 E Hoover Ave

811 S 5th Ave

317 E Ann St

Wyndham Hill Apartments

903 Mary St

601 E William St

1028 Fuller Rd

630 Packard St

809 E Kingsley St

Tradewind Apartments
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120 N Division St

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

813 S Main St

923 S 7th St

322 S Division St
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New West Side, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New West Side Studio Apartments | $1,877 | $1,100 | $3,383 |
| New West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $850 | $4,043 |
| New West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,220 | $4,349 |
| New West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,255 | $4,575 |
| New West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $999 | $6,000 |
| New West Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,513 | $1,449 | $7,100 |
| New West Side 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,259 | $1,919 | $8,690 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the New West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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Cheapest Available New West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the New West Side area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 731 Packard priced from $850. 1100 Hill St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable New West Side apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 Packard | Single Bedroom October to December | 1BR, | $850 |
| 1100 Hill St | 2 Bed/1 Bath AVAILABLE NOW! | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Nob Hill Apartments | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| 809 E Kingsley St | Small Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Wyndham Hill Apartments | CMO2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 832 Packard St | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 420 Hill St | S 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State St | 2 Bed/1 Bath - Now Available! | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New West Side, MI
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the New West Side area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom House Model at 1307 Belmar Pl in the in the New West Side neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value New West Side apartment is the City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor starting at $1,270 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1307 Belmar Pl | 3 Bedroom House | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.56 |
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Barrister | 6BR/2.0BA | 6BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| The Varsity(MI) | 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Tradewind Apartments | Two Bed Bi Level | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.93 |
| Wyndham Hill Apartments | CMO2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State St | 2 Bed/1 Bath - Now Available! | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 1100 Hill St | 2 Bed/1 Bath AVAILABLE NOW! | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New West Side is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New West Side?
The cheapest apartment in New West Side is 731 Packard which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in New West Side costs $11,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New West Side?
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 53 regular apartments in New West Side 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 New West Side?
Cheap apartments in New West Side have an average cost of $1,111 which is $10,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New West Side.
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