Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI from $400 (44 Rentals)
Student Housing Options in Ann Arbor.
Cheap Apartments in Ann Arbor.

727 South Forest Avenue

University Trails

University Towers - UofM Student Housing

400 Maynard

Saga Ann Arbor

Brown Street Apartments

Huron Towers

Landmark
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Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ann Arbor?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ann Arbor Studio Apartments | $1,852 | $1,019 | $3,100 |
Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $975 | $3,950 |
Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,075 | $4,995 |
Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $889 | $4,360 |
Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,124 | $6,400 |
Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $1,035 | $7,350 |
Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,811 | $895 | $9,400 |
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Getting Around Ann Arbor, MI
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ann Arbor is under $1,221.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor?
The cheapest apartment in Ann Arbor is Aspen Chase which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Ann Arbor costs $5,881.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ann Arbor?
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 2,214 regular apartments in Ann Arbor 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?
Cheap apartments in Ann Arbor have an average cost of $1,272 which is $4,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor.
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