Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allen Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (77 Rentals)

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Forest Plaza Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,545
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$1,150 - $1,545

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Forest Plaza Apartments

715 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Abbey
$1,177 - $3,530
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$1,177 - $3,530

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$1,177 - $3,530
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16

Abbey

909 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Ann Arbor Woods
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$1,211 - $2,084
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$1,211 - $2,084

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$1,211 - $2,084
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ann Arbor Woods

2167 Medford RdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1223 Hill St
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$1,230 - $1,350
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$1,230 - $1,350

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$1,230 - $1,350
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

1223 Hill St

1223 Hill StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Sparrow Wood Apartments
$1,300 - $1,500
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$1,300 - $1,500

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Sparrow Wood Apartments

2864 Carpenter RdAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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The Haven of Ann Arbor
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$1,445 - $3,491
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$1,445 - $3,491

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The Haven of Ann Arbor

459 Village Green BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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The George
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$1,806 - $3,608
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The George

2502 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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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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1210 Washtenaw Ct
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Washtenaw Ct

1210 Washtenaw CtAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1015 Church St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Church St

1015 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Orchard House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard House

1331 Washtenaw AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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511 Church St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

511 Church St

511 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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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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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 Studio unit found at Golfside Lake priced from $999. Evergreen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Allen apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golfside LakeErieStudio,1BA$999
EvergreenAbbot1BR,1BA$999
The VillasThe Duckworth1BR,1BA$1,099
South Grove ApartmentsAMHERST2BR,1BA$1,140
Golfview Manor Aparments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,145
Greenway Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
RoundtreeThe Birch1BR,1BA$1,149
Spruce Knob ApartmentsThe Van Gogh1BR,1BA$1,149
Forest Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Ann Arbor WoodsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,211

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allen, MI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allen area is the $1.36 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - C Model at Six11 in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value Allen apartment is the 4B - Deluxe Model at Vic Village North starting at $1,729 with a $1.46 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.
Six114BR/4BA - C4BR,4BA$1.36
Vic Village North4B - Deluxe4BR,4BA$1.46
Glencoe HillsAlpena2BR,1BA$1.41
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt2 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
RoundtreeThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.35
The VillasThe Duckworth1BR,1BA$1.37
South Grove ApartmentsHUME1BR,1BA$1.54
Golfview Manor Aparments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.53
Greenway Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allen, Ann Arbor, MI

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

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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 $1,211.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allen?

The cheapest apartment in Allen is Evergreen which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Allen costs $2,894.

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 151 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 $1,432 which is $1,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allen.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.