Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thurston Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $600 (77 Rentals)

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1546 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105

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528 S 5th Ave

Ann ArborMI48104

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912 Mary St

Ann ArborMI48104
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Arbor Valley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Valley

1550-1552 Plymouth RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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331 Packard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

331 Packard

331 PackardAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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720 S State St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

720 S State St

720 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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324 E Jefferson St
Studio Apartments

324 E Jefferson St

324 E Jefferson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1028 Fuller St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Fuller St

1028 Fuller StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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344 S Division St
Studio Apartments

344 S Division St

344 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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515 Lawrence St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 Lawrence St

515 Lawrence StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1223 Hill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1223 Hill St

1223 Hill StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Brookside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

1500 Plymouth RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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212 E Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

212 E Washington Apartments

212 E Washington StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Forest

610 Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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316 Thompson St
Studio Apartments

316 Thompson St

316 Thompson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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414 Division
Studio Apartments

414 Division

414 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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508 S Division St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

508 S Division St

508 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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536 S 4th Ave
Studio Apartments

536 S 4th Ave

536-538 S 4th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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618 Packard St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

618 Packard St

618-624 Packard 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
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543 Church St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

543 Church St

543 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thurston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thurston area of Ann Arbor, MI is a Studio unit found at 400 Maynard priced from $1,114. Brown Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Thurston apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
400 MaynardStudioStudio,1BA$1,114
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
GreenBrierEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,229
Island DriveEfficiency Phase 2Studio,1BA$1,395
The Haven of Ann ArborOne Bedroom, One Bath (A1)1BR,1BA$1,421
520 N Ashley StOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,495
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,499
901 Oakland AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,585
307 Thompson0B1BStudio,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thurston, MI

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thurston area is the $1.76 price per square foot Pierpont Premium Model at Hideaway Apartments in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $4,399. The second greatest value Thurston apartment is the 533 Elizabeth St Model at 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth starting at $699 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thurston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hideaway ApartmentsPierpont Premium4BR,3.5BA$1.76
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St6BR,2BA$0.34
Saga Ann ArborD24BR,3BA$0.75
Traver CourtsChatham2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
The Haven of Ann ArborOne Bedroom, One Bath (A2)1BR,1BA$2.08
520 N Ashley StOne Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$2.08
Escher - Intentional Community Living in A2Small Single - FULLY FURNISHED1BR,1BA$1.40
The Villas at NorthstarWaterford1BR,1BA$2.34
GreenBrierEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #45

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Ann Arbor. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thurston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Thurston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thurston is under $1,599.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thurston?

The cheapest apartment in Thurston is GreenBrier which is listed at $1,279, while the average apartment in Thurston costs $5,872.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thurston?

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 85 regular apartments in Thurston 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 Thurston?

Cheap apartments in Thurston have an average cost of $1,017 which is $4,855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thurston.

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