Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $400 (15 Rentals)

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805 Spring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

805 Spring St

805 Spring StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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801 W Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 W Madison

801 W MadisonAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Atrio Apartment Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Atrio Apartment Homes

1000 W Huron StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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520 N Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 N Ashley St

520 N Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Ashley Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Manor

512 N Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48103

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Cheapest Available West Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Charlton Apartments priced from $1,345. Nob Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here are the most affordable West Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charlton ApartmentsThe Diag - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,345
Nob Hill ApartmentsDM1B1B1BR,1BA$1,355
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCUO2B1B2BR,1BA$1,400
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1,429
911 South Main Street6-Bed6BR,6BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ann Arbor, MI

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Ann Arbor area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2116 Thaler Ave Model at 2116 Thaler Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Sister Lakes neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value West Ann Arbor apartment is the Beech Model at The Park at Sagebrush Circle starting at $1,749 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Sister Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ann Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2116 Thaler Ave, Unit 12116 Thaler Ave3BR,2BA$1.94
The Park at Sagebrush CircleBeech2BR,2BA$1.83
Arbor Club Apartments - Ann Arbor, MITwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1.95
Arbor LandingsHolly1BR,1BA$1.69
Maple Cove of Ann Arbor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.03
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCUO2B1B2BR,1BA$1.62
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1.76
807 W Madison St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.26
Charlton ApartmentsThe Diag - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.07

Getting Around the West Ann Arbor Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ann Arbor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Ann Arbor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Ann Arbor is under $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Ann Arbor?

The cheapest apartment in West Ann Arbor is Charlton Apartments which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in West Ann Arbor costs $8,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Ann Arbor?

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 6 regular apartments in West Ann Arbor 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 West Ann Arbor?

Cheap apartments in West Ann Arbor have an average cost of $3,822 which is $4,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ann Arbor.

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