Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (12 Rentals)

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911 S Main St

Ann ArborMI48104
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Tradewinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

921 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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415 Benjamin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Benjamin St

415 Benjamin StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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511 E Hoover St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Hoover St

511 E Hoover StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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526 Packard
1 Bedroom Apartments

526 Packard

526 PackardAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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908 Sybil St
2 Bedroom Apartments

908 Sybil St

908 Sybil StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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420 Hill St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 Hill St

420 Hill StAnn Arbor, MI 48104

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Cheapest Available South Main Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Main area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Brown Street Apartments priced from $1,200. Ann Arbor Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,485
Briar Cove ApartmentsBlue Ribbon1BR,1BA$1,490
911 South Main Street6-Bed6BR,6BA$1,500
125 Hill Street ApartmentsThe Hill2BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, MI

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $4.00 price per square foot 4-Bed Model at 911 South Main Street in the in the Old West Side neighborhood starting from $6,400. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the 2 Bed- Downstairs Model at Centerra Pointe starting at $2,690 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Old West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Main apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
911 South Main Street4-Bed4BR,4BA$4.00
Centerra Pointe2 Bed- Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.91
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSheldrake2BR,2BA$1.91
Uptown Ann ArborThe Chicago2BR,2BA$2.36
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
The GeorgeLoft - Unit G1BR,1.5BA$2.71
125 Hill Street ApartmentsThe Hill2BR,1BA$2.39
Briar Cove ApartmentsBlue Ribbon1BR,1BA$1.99
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.28
University TrailsTH11BR,1BA$3.63

Getting Around the South Main Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Main Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Main?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Main is under $2,590.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Main?

The cheapest apartment in South Main is Briar Cove Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in South Main costs $8,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Main?

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 32 regular apartments in South Main that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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