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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ypsilanti, MI area range in price from $760 to $3,534 with an overall median price of $1,757. The three Ypsilanti neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Normal Park at $760, College Heights at $890, and Depot Town at $850. 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$76011
College Heights$1,569$89044
Depot Town$1,600$85025
Gault Village$1,750$76025
Nancy Park$1,750$76026
Prospect Park$1,750$92525
Downtown Ypsilanti$2,066$850132
Ford Lake$2,066$76056
Midtown Ypsilanti$2,066$76020

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 St 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 Congress StStudioStudio,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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ypsilanti area is the $0.88 price per square foot One Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village in the in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Ypsilanti apartment is the Spacious 3bd Model at Oakridge Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Cherry Hill Gardens 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 VillageOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.88
Oakridge ApartmentsSpacious 3bd3BR,2BA$1.49
Arbor Circle Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Tower Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
The VillasThe Brightmoor2BR,1BA$1.44
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.22
922 Holmes Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Huron Heights/Huron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1.50
Harris & Cross Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.38
Village Grove of Ypsilanti2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ypsilanti

What type of rentals are currently available in Ypsilanti?

There are currently 241 Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI with pricing that ranges from $760 to $3,534. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ypsilanti ranging from $1,050 to $5,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ypsilanti?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ypsilanti ranges from $1,050 to $5,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,519.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ypsilanti?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ypsilanti range from $1,300 to $2,654, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $5,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,590 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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