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

Village Grove of Ypsilanti

1305 S Congress

211 N Washington St

108 Washtenaw Ave

River Drive Apartments

The Ranches Of Rosebrook

Harris & Cross Apartments
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238 N Summit St, Unit Apt 2

Camelot Apartments

Brookwood Apartments- Income restricted

922 Holmes Apartments

The Red Lion

95 Oakwood St

The Villas

Schooner Cove

Laurel Bay

603 Washtenaw Ave, Unit 3

Huron Heights/Huron Ridge

Fairway Trails

Cross Street Village
Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ypsilanti?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Ypsilanti Studio Apartments | $1,228 | $800 | $1,625 |
Cheap Ypsilanti 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $760 | $3,534 |
Cheap Ypsilanti 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $925 | $3,150 |
Cheap Ypsilanti 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $1,350 | $2,654 |
Cheap Ypsilanti 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $1,800 | $2,332 |
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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI
Pricing Updated: 04/04/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Normal Park | $1,200 | $760 | 10 |
College Heights | $1,569 | $890 | 40 |
Gault Village | $1,750 | $760 | 24 |
Nancy Park | $1,750 | $760 | 26 |
Prospect Park | $1,750 | $925 | 25 |
Depot Town | $1,800 | $890 | 20 |
Downtown Ypsilanti | $2,066 | $890 | 110 |
Ford Lake | $2,066 | $760 | 47 |
Midtown Ypsilanti | $2,066 | $760 | 11 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Grove of Ypsilanti | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
1305 S Congress | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
211 N Washington St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
108 Washtenaw Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Towne Centre Place 62+ | Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
Evergreen | Abbot | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
Aspen Chase | Algonac | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
Harris & Cross Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Lake Pointe | Lake Pointe | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Camelot Apartments | 1BR/1BA Upgraded | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cross Street Village | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Arbor Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Tower Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Red Lion | GATED UPGRADED TWO BEDROOM WITH LAUNDRY | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
River Drive Apartments | 2BMB | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Villas | The Brightmoor | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Camelot Apartments | 1BR/1BA Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
922 Holmes Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Harris & Cross Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Village Grove of Ypsilanti | 2 bedroom | 2BR,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.
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ypsilanti, MI
Childs Elementary School
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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
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 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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