
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI from $500 with Swimming Pool (28 Rentals)
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Greenway Park Apartments

Glencoe Hills

GreenBrier
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South Grove

Hillcrest / Park Place

Pine Valley Apartments

Hidden Valley Club

Spice Tree

Huron Towers

Island Drive

Homestead Commons

Ivanhoe

Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MI
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AVIA Lofts on Victors Way

Mill Creek Townhomes

The Highlands Apartments

Manchester West

VERVE Ann Arbor

Camelot Apartments

The Villas
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Chestnut Lake

Roundtree

Haverhill on Clark

Arbor Knoll Apartments

Hamptons of Cloverlane Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

The Pines of Cloverlane Apartments
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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 | $1,756 | $949 | $2,901 |
Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $885 | $3,950 |
Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $985 | $4,995 |
Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $1,320 | $4,350 |
Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $999 | $6,400 |
Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,035 | $7,095 |
Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,078 | $700 | $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 $1,185.
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 $4,664.
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 2,100 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 $1,384 which is $3,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.