
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $400 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor.


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West Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Ann Arbor?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Ann Arbor Studio Apartments | $2,131 | $1,125 | $2,829 |
West Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,200 | $3,558 |
West Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,350 | $4,067 |
West Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,799 | $3,575 |
West Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $4,600 | $6,400 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Charlton Apartments | The Diag - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Nob Hill Apartments | DM1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Wyndham Hill Apartments | CUO2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Hillcrest / Park Place | The Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $1,429 |
911 South Main Street | 6-Bed | 6BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2116 Thaler Ave, Unit 1 | 2116 Thaler Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
The Park at Sagebrush Circle | Beech | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Arbor Club Apartments - Ann Arbor, MI | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Manchester West | The Poseidon | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
Arbor Landings | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Maple Cove of Ann Arbor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Wyndham Hill Apartments | CUO2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Hillcrest / Park Place | The Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
807 W Madison St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Charlton Apartments | The Diag - Renovated | 1BR,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
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 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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