Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $800 (15 Rentals)

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801 W Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 W Madison

801 W MadisonAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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324 S Ashley St
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324 S Ashley St

324 S Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Old West Side, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old West Side area of Ann Arbor, MI is a Studio unit found at Nob Hill Apartments priced from $1,125. Brown Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Old West Side apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio,1BA$1,125
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
807 W Madison St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Hidden Valley ClubThe YostStudio,1BA$1,427
Briar Cove ApartmentsBlue Ribbon1BR,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Side, MI

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old West Side area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2 Bed- Downstairs Model at Centerra Pointe in the in the Old West Side neighborhood starting from $2,690. The second greatest value Old West Side apartment is the Sandpiper Model at Ponds at Georgetown Apartments starting at $2,938 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Centerra Pointe2 Bed- Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.91
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSandpiper3BR,2BA$2.18
Uptown Ann ArborThe Harrisburg2BR,2BA$2.78
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.01
The GeorgeLoft - Unit D1BR,1.5BA$2.71
125 Hill Street ApartmentsThe Hill2BR,1BA$2.39
807 W Madison St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Briar Cove ApartmentsBlue Ribbon1BR,1BA$1.91
603 Turner Park Ct, Unit 1603 Turner Park Ct1BR,1BA$2.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old West Side, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old West Side Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old West Side is under $1,956.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old West Side?

The cheapest apartment in Old West Side is Nob Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in Old West Side costs $8,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old 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 2,267 regular apartments in Old 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 Old West Side?

Cheap apartments in Old West Side have an average cost of $739 which is $7,961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Side.

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