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1546 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105

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528 S 5th Ave

Ann ArborMI48104
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Ann Arbor Scio, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ann Arbor Scio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ann Arbor Scio area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Chase priced from $949. The Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Ann Arbor Scio apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$949
The VillasThe Allen1BR,1BA$999
Huron VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,092
Arbor One ApartmentsThe Warrior1BR,1BA$1,115
Huron Heights/Huron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1,150
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MIThe Burton - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,175
Jackson West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor Scio, MI

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ann Arbor Scio area is the $0.34 price per square foot 533 Elizabeth St Model at 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value Ann Arbor Scio apartment is the 530 Miller Ave Model at 530 Miller Ave, Unit Cooperative House starting at $700 with a $0.44 price per square foot in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ann Arbor Scio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St6BR,2BA$0.34
530 Miller Ave, Unit Cooperative House530 Miller Ave6BR,2.5BA$0.44
Saga Ann ArborD24BR,3BA$0.67
The AmsterdammerC - Single1BR,2BA$0.59
Lakestone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Glencoe HillsBay City2BR,1BA$1.41
Sparrow WoodFinchwood1BR,1.5BA$1.43
River Drive ApartmentsBirch with Balcony 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1.37
Jackson West2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Huron Heights/Huron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ann Arbor Scio, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Ann Arbor, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Ann Arbor, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Ann Arbor Scio Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 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 Ann Arbor Scio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor Scio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ann Arbor Scio is under $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor Scio?

The cheapest apartment in Ann Arbor Scio is Aspen Chase which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Ann Arbor Scio costs $5,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ann Arbor Scio?

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 124 regular apartments in Ann Arbor Scio 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 Ann Arbor Scio?

Cheap apartments in Ann Arbor Scio have an average cost of $1,055 which is $4,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor Scio.

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