Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI from $500 (58 Rentals)

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Renaissance Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Apartments

516 Saint JohnYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Village Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Grove Apartments

1103-1173 S Harris RdYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Harvey Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Place

51-89 Riley CtYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Lakeview
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

9910 Geraldine StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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424 Madison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

424 Madison St

424 Madison StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Eagles Nest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagles Nest Apartments

329 Jarvis StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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North Redwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Redwood

720-820 N Redwood AveYpsilanti, MI 48198
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North Rosewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Rosewood

755-825 N Rosewood StYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Golfside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golfside Apartments

2705 Golfside DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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525 N Adams St
2 Bedroom Apartments

525 N Adams St

525 N Adams StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Towne Centre Place 62+
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Centre Place 62+

401 W Michigan AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Aspen Chase
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Chase

2960 International DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

596 S Hamilton StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Parkhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhill Apartments

1932 Washtenaw RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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410 W Forest Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 W Forest Ave

410 W Forest AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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314 Pearl St
2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Pearl St

314 Pearl StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Mabro Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mabro Manor

519 N Harris RdYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Woodcreek Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcreek Apartments

772 Woodcreek CtYpsilanti, MI 48198
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River Rain Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

River Rain Apartments

1110-1130 N Huron River DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Arbor One West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor One West

815-855 Green RdYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ypsilanti, MI area range in price from $760 to $3,534 with an overall median price of $1,779. The three Ypsilanti neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Normal Park at $760, College Heights at $890, and Gault Village at $760. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ypsilanti Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Normal Park$1,200$76010
College Heights$1,569$89040
Gault Village$1,750$76024
Nancy Park$1,750$76026
Prospect Park$1,750$92525
Depot Town$1,800$89020
Downtown Ypsilanti$2,066$890110
Ford Lake$2,066$76047
Midtown Ypsilanti$2,066$76011

Cheapest Available Ypsilanti Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ypsilanti, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Grove of Ypsilanti in the Creekside Village East neighborhood priced from $875. 1305 S Congress in the Wellesley Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ypsilanti apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Grove of Ypsilanti1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
1305 S CongressStudioStudio,1BA$895
211 N Washington StStudioStudio,1BA$900
108 Washtenaw AveStudioStudio,1BA$900
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$912
EvergreenAbbot1BR,1BA$929
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$929
Harris & Cross Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$949
Lake PointeLake Pointe1BR,1BA$975
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ypsilanti area is the $1.16 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village in the in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Ypsilanti apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Arbor Circle Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Creekside Village East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ypsilanti apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cross Street VillageTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Arbor Circle Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Tower Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
The Red LionGATED UPGRADED TWO BEDROOM WITH LAUNDRY2BR,1BA$1.42
River Drive Apartments2BMB2BR,1BA$1.37
The VillasThe Brightmoor2BR,1BA$1.34
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.22
922 Holmes Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Harris & Cross Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.38
Village Grove of Ypsilanti2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45

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Ypsilanti Overview

Whether you like the hustle and bustle of university life, the quiet settings of great outdoor spaces, or prefer to enjoy Midwest history, life in Ypsilanti apartments has plenty to offer. Eastern Michigan University has more than 20,000 students, set against a preserved historic Ypsilanti downtown that evokes memories of America's great industrial history. Ypsilanti is close to Detroit, making it easy to get out of town for business or family holidays.

Why live in Ypsilanti, MI?

Ypsilanti is a great combination of university town and historic Midwest city. The university and the city host several cultural events, and food options range from classic American to a wide variety of international cuisines. When you need to get away from it all or want to expand your horizons, Ypsilanti's location between Ann Arbor and Detroit gives you several options.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ypsilanti, MI

Ranked #92

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Ypsilanti, MI

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ypsilanti Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ypsilanti?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ypsilanti is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ypsilanti?

The cheapest apartment in Ypsilanti is Village Grove of Ypsilanti which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Ypsilanti costs $1,779.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ypsilanti?

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 40 regular apartments in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti?

Cheap apartments in Ypsilanti have an average cost of $397 which is $1,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ypsilanti.

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