
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (151 Rentals)
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912 Brown St

Z West Apartments

915 S. Division

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815 S State St

University Plaza

Arch Manor

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Truth House - All Inclusive

Huron Towers

Z Place Apartments
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Varsity Management – 723 W Madison

Foundry Lofts

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Fuller Apartments

1000 Woodlawn Ave

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1722 W Liberty St

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985 Northwood St

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Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State St

Haven on Geddes

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Brown Street Apartments - 10 Min from UofM
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913 Dewey Ave

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402 Hill St

University Trails

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Hillcrest / Park Place

Dean Apartments

Manchester Flats

Hidden Valley Club

Varsity Management - 1015 W. Huron

818 S State St

1335 Hill St - Electric Included
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Jackson West

810 S Main St

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Saga Ann Arbor

Glencoe Hills

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Nob Hill Apartments

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Abbey

Evergreen Apartments

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Forest Plaza Apartments

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Island Drive

807 W Madison St
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812 Mary St

518 Monroe St

Mulberry Row Apartments

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323 Packard St

The Standard at Ann Arbor

Atrio Apartment Homes

801 S Main St - Free Parking Included!

The Yard

Spice Tree

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Landmark
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ann Arbor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Studio Apartments | $1,988 | $989 | $2,758 |
| Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $825 | $4,750 |
| Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $846 | $4,424 |
| Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $887 | $5,051 |
| Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $900 | $4,400 |
| Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $750 | $5,500 |
| Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,596 | $1,321 | $7,200 |
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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 $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor?
The cheapest apartment in Ann Arbor is 1803 Hill St which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Ann Arbor costs $4,438.
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 6,929 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 $1,379 which is $3,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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