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

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Mulberry Row Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Row Apartments

2716 Packard RdAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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1600 Packard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Packard St

1600 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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South Area, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South GroveB2BR,1BA$1,195
Hidden Valley ClubThe YostStudio,1BA$1,221
Ivanhoe1B1BR1BR,1BA$1,395
Homestead CommonsB2BR,1BA$1,395
Mill Creek Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSandpiper3BR,2BA$2.18
Arbor Village ApartmentsThe Tappan2BR,2BA$1.83
Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed / 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$2.02
The GeorgeLoft - Unit G1BR,1.5BA$2.71
South GroveAp1BR,1BA$1.93
Ivanhoe1B1BR1BR,1BA$2.02
Mill Creek Townhomes1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$2.17
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.28
Homestead CommonsA1BR,1BA$2.31
Hidden Valley ClubThe YostStudio ,1BA$2.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Area, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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