
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 | $1,472 | $1,221 | $2,043 |
South Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,300 | $2,395 |
South Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,270 | $3,195 |
South Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,700 | $3,536 |
South Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $3,299 | $3,539 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Area Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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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 2 Beds unit found at South Grove priced from $1,195. Hidden Valley Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,221. 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 | B | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Hidden Valley Club | The Yost | Studio,1BA | $1,221 |
Ivanhoe | 1B1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Homestead Commons | B | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Mill Creek Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Area, MI
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Area area is the $2.18 price per square foot Sandpiper Model at Ponds at Georgetown Apartments in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,938. The second greatest value South Area apartment is the The Tappan Model at Arbor Village Apartments starting at $1,655 with a $1.83 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 | $2.18 |
Arbor Village Apartments | The Tappan | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed / 1 Bath Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
The George | Loft - Unit G | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
South Grove | Ap | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Ivanhoe | 1B1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Mill Creek Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Ann Arbor Woods | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Homestead Commons | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Hidden Valley Club | The Yost | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
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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 $1,245 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 $1,195 at South Grove.
What is the most affordable South Area Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Homestead Commons and starts from $1,700.
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