
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Main area of Ann Arbor.


Ann Arbor Woods

Tradewind Apartments
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South Main, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Main?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Main Studio Apartments | $2,400 | $2,185 | $2,560 |
South Main 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,300 | $2,945 |
South Main 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,485 | $4,110 |
South Main 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,320 | $3,536 |
South Main 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $1,160 | $6,400 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Main Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Ann Arbor Woods | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,485 |
Briar Cove Apartments | Blue Ribbon | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
911 South Main Street | 6-Bed | 6BR,6BA | $1,500 |
125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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911 South Main Street | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $4.00 |
Centerra Pointe | 2 Bed- Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Ponds at Georgetown Apartments | Sheldrake | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Uptown Ann Arbor | The Chicago | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
The George | Loft - Unit G | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Briar Cove Apartments | Blue Ribbon | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Ann Arbor Woods | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
University Trails | TH1 | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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