
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Area Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (11 Rentals)
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South Area, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Area Studio Apartments | $1,502 | $1,221 | $1,979 |
South Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $1,200 | $2,395 |
South Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $1,375 | $3,195 |
South Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,700 | $3,536 |
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Cheapest Available South Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Area area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at South Grove priced from $1,145. Hidden Valley Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,329. Here are the most affordable South Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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South Grove | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Hidden Valley Club | The Rivard | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
Homestead Commons | B | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
AVIA Lofts on Victors Way | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
Ivanhoe | Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Bal... | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Area, MI
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Area area is the $2.08 price per square foot Sandpiper Model at Ponds at Georgetown Apartments in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,813. The second greatest value South Area apartment is the Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Bal... Model at Ivanhoe starting at $1,495 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ponds at Georgetown Apartments | Sandpiper | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
Ivanhoe | Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Bal... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
Arbor Village Apartments | The Tappan | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed / 1 Bath Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
South Grove | Ad | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
The George | 1M | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Hidden Valley Club | The Rivard | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Ann Arbor Woods | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Homestead Commons | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
AVIA Lofts on Victors Way | One Bedroom x One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Area Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Area Apartment is $1,145 at South Grove.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Area is starting from $1,300 at South Grove.
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