
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ann Arbor Scio Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (194 Rentals)
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Park Plaza

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1105 Freesia Ct, Unit 1st floor, Unit 1st floor

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2116 Thaler Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

The Forum Apartments

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293 Hiscock St

Huron Towers

Hidden Valley Club

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Haven on Geddes

316 Thompson St
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Lakestone Apartments

Jackson West

810 S Main St

Greenway Park Apartments

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Nob Hill Apartments

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Abbey

601 E William St

807 W Madison St

608 W Washington St

Atrio Apartment Homes
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Forest Plaza Apartments

Spice Tree

Island Drive

GreenBrier

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Bradford House

1340 N University Ct

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Hillcrest / Park Place

1556a Jones Dr

3139 Professional Dr

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Sparrow Wood
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Pine Valley

Ivanhoe

The Sans Souci

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Ann Arbor Woods

Wyndham Hill Apartments

University Plaza

Charlton Apartments

Arbor Hills Apartments

420 Hill St

703 S Forest Ave
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Mapleridge Apartments

Arbor Landings

Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MI

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Medical Center Court

1018 Gott St

401 Pauline Blvd

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915 S Division St

The Algonquin

Arch Manor

802 S Main St
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Ann Arbor Scio, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ann Arbor Scio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Scio Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $1,000 | $2,809 |
| Ann Arbor Scio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $800 | $4,068 |
| Ann Arbor Scio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $846 | $5,020 |
| Ann Arbor Scio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $655 | $4,575 |
| Ann Arbor Scio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $780 | $5,600 |
| Ann Arbor Scio 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $895 | $6,850 |
| Ann Arbor Scio 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,517 | $1,200 | $8,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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 Studio unit found at Renaissance Apartments priced from $900. Covington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Ann Arbor Scio apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Covington Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Aspen Chase | Algonac | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt1 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Lakestone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
| Camelot Apartments | 2BR/1BA - Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| 912 Sybil St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Golfside Lake | Huron | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor Scio, MI
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ann Arbor Scio area is the $0.56 price per square foot City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Ann Arbor Scio apartment is the House Model at 807 S Main St starting at $2,900 with a $1.32 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.56 |
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Six11 | 4BR/4BA - E | 4BR,4BA | $1.43 |
| Lakestone Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Peninsular Place | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| River Drive Apartments | Birch with Balcony 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt2 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Camelot Apartments | 2BR/1BA - Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 414 Perrin St | 414 Perrin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Golfview Manor Aparments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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.
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 $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor Scio?
The cheapest apartment in Ann Arbor Scio is Covington Apartments which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Ann Arbor Scio costs $11,200.
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 644 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 $1,694 which is $9,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor Scio.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Bob Mallory
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