
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI from $949 (43 Rentals)


316 Thompson St

Hidden Valley Club

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Nob Hill Apartments

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Forest Plaza Apartments

922 S State St

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AVIA Lofts on Victors Way

1121 Packard St
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Spice Tree

1633 Leaird Dr

805 E Huron St

University Plaza

Huron Towers

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The Haven of Ann Arbor

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios
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414 Division

Fritz Lofts

914 Vaughn St

522 N Division St

332 E William St

Arbor Valley

331 Packard

324 E Jefferson St
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805 Spring St

Surrey Park

720 S State St

508 S Division St

344 S Division

543 Church St

515 Lawrence St

212 E Washington Apartments
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901 Oakland Ave

Brookside Apartments

226 Packard St

511 Church St

Upland Green - Phase II

Medical Center Court

1322 S Forest Ave

536 S 4th Ave
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220 N 1st St

Golfside Lake

Golfside Apartments
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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 | $1,807 | $949 | $3,060 |
| Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $800 | $3,725 |
| Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $846 | $4,175 |
| Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $655 | $4,575 |
| Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,081 | $5,600 |
| Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $895 | $5,500 |
| Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,918 | $1,295 | $8,900 |
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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 $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ann Arbor?
The cheapest apartment in Ann Arbor is Golfside Lake which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Ann Arbor costs $5,106.
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 8,023 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 $1,687 which is $3,419 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor.
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