
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South University Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $600 (76 Rentals)
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537 Elizabeth St, Unit 2

400 Maynard

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Brown Street Apartments

Huron Towers

Island Drive
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215 N Division St, Unit 3

501 N 5th Ave, Unit 3

323 Packard St

Forest Plaza Apartments

401 Pauline Blvd

911 S Main St

332 E William St
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522 N Division St, Unit #3

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South University, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South University Studio Apartments | $1,943 | $845 | $3,100 |
South University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $900 | $3,950 |
South University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,250 | $4,995 |
South University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $889 | $4,350 |
South University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,124 | $6,400 |
South University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,509 | $7,350 |
South University 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,733 | $699 | $9,400 |
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Cheapest Available South University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South University area of Ann Arbor, MI is a Studio unit found at Arch Manor priced from $845. 400 Maynard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here are the most affordable South University apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arch Manor | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $845 |
400 Maynard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,114 |
Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
520 N Ashley St | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,499 |
911 South Main Street | 6-Bed | 6BR,6BA | $1,500 |
901 Oakland Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Huron Towers | 15 | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South University, MI
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South University area is the $0.34 price per square foot 533 Elizabeth St Model at 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value South University apartment is the D2 Model at Saga Ann Arbor starting at $1,124 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth | 533 Elizabeth St | 6BR,2BA | $0.34 |
Saga Ann Arbor | D2 | 4BR,3BA | $0.75 |
Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Landmark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
520 N Ashley St | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Dean Apartments | 2 Bedroom Flat - 3 month term ONLY | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Huron Towers | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Arch Manor | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South University is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South University?
The cheapest apartment in South University is Island Drive which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in South University costs $6,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South University?
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 33 regular apartments in South University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South University?
Cheap apartments in South University have an average cost of $1,467 which is $5,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South University.
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