Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ypsilanti Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI from $500 (15 Rentals)
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1305 S Congress

108 Washtenaw Ave

211 N Washington St
Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Ypsilanti Studio Apartments | $1,164 | $895 | $1,625 |
Downtown Ypsilanti 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $890 | $3,534 |
Downtown Ypsilanti 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $1,000 | $2,539 |
Downtown Ypsilanti 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,400 | $1,929 |
Downtown Ypsilanti 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $1,800 | $2,332 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Ypsilanti Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ypsilanti area of Ypsilanti, MI is a Studio unit found at 1305 S Congress priced from $895. 108 Washtenaw Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ypsilanti apartments for rent in Ypsilanti, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1305 S Congress | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
108 Washtenaw Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
211 N Washington St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Towne Centre Place 62+ | Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
River Drive Apartments | 1AM | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ypsilanti, MI
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Ypsilanti apartment is the Spacious 3bd Model at Oakridge Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Cherry Hill Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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 |
Oakridge Apartments | Spacious 3bd | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Tower Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Huron Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
The Red Lion | GATED UPGRADED TWO BEDROOM WITH LAUNDRY | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
River Drive Apartments | 2BMB | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
922 Holmes Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Huron Heights/Huron Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Towne Centre Place 62+ | Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
1305 S Congress | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan including Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti, and the greater Ypsilanti area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Downtown Ypsilanti Neighborhood in Ypsilanti, MI
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 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 Downtown Ypsilanti Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Ypsilanti is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti is Towne Centre Place 62+ which is listed at $912, while the average apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti costs $2,066.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 20 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Ypsilanti?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Ypsilanti have an average cost of $228 which is $1,838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ypsilanti.
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