Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allen Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $800 (56 Rentals)

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property at 540 Walnut St

540 Walnut St

Ann ArborMI48104

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property at 1322 S Forest Ave

1322 S Forest Ave

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 927 S Forest Ave

927 S Forest Ave

Ann ArborMI48104

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Evergreen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen

3089 Woodland Hills DrAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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Fritz Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fritz Lofts

1014 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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543 Church St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

543 Church St

543 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Willows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

514 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1308 Geddes Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1308 Geddes Ave

1308 Geddes AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Twin Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks

1307 Washtenaw AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Frisinger House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Frisinger House

1328 Washtenaw AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing

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1600 Packard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Packard St

1600 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Viscount
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Viscount

1316 Geddes AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

927 S ForestAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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511 Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

511 Church St

511 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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VERVE Ann Arbor
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

VERVE Ann Arbor

721 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Eastwind Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwind Apartments

2025 S Huron PkyAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Stratford Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stratford Apartments

629-631 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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Allen, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allen area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villas priced from $979. South Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Allen apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The VillasThe Carter1BR,1BA$979
South GroveA1BR,1BA$985
EvergreenBelmont1BR,1BA$1,049
Spice Tree1x1 - 1 bdrm med w/ patio1BR,1BA$1,065
Greenway Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Ann Arbor WoodsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,181
Ridgewood ApartmentsVista III1BR,1BA$1,192
Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MIThe Lloyd - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,200
Lynden ParkeStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Randolph Court1 BED | 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,238

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allen, MI

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allen area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1327 Geddes Model at 1327 Geddes Ave in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $1,582. The second greatest value Allen apartment is the 1315 Washtenaw Model at 1315 Washtenaw Ave starting at $1,444 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1327 Geddes Ave1327 Geddes6BR,2.5BA$0.58
1315 Washtenaw Ave1315 Washtenaw5BR,2BA$0.58
510 Mack Rd510 Mack5BR,2BA$0.73
1318 Wilmot St1318 Wilmot6BR,3BA$0.67
507 Mack Rd507 Mack4BR,2BA$0.78
1344 Wilmot Ct1344 Wilmot4BR,2BA$0.87
1329 S University Ave1329.5 S. University5BR,2.5BA$0.90
Cloverly Village of Ann ArborGrove Loft2BR,2.5BA$1.22
1348 Wilmot Ct1348 Wilmot6BR,2BA$0.94
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allen, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #18

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Ann Arbor. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Allen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allen is under $1,238.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allen?

The cheapest apartment in Allen is The Villas which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Allen costs $17,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allen?

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 115 regular apartments in Allen 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 Allen?

Cheap apartments in Allen have an average cost of $1,027 which is $15,973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allen.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.