Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (34 Rentals)

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2864 Carpenter RdAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen

3089 Woodland Hills DrAnn Arbor, MI 48108

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$2,200

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7 Metroview Ct

Ann ArborMI48108

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Carpenter, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carpenter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carpenter area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Spruce Knob Apartments priced from $1,199. South Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here are the most affordable Carpenter apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spruce Knob ApartmentsThe Van Gogh1BR,1BA$1,199
South GroveA1BR,1BA$1,205
Randolph Court1 BED | 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,238
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Homestead CommonsB2BR,1BA$1,295
Ridgewood ApartmentsCascade III2BR,1BA$1,332
Arbor Knoll ApartmentsThe Alder1BR,1BA$1,349
Mill Creek Townhomes1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,400
Sparrow WoodSparrow Wood2BR,2BA$1,475
Hidden Valley ClubThe Packard2BR,1BA$1,639

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, MI

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carpenter area is the $1.55 price per square foot Haven Model at Blue Heron Pointe in the in the Wellesley Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,254. The second greatest value Carpenter apartment is the 5748 Hampshire Ln Model at 5748 Hampshire Ln, Unit 5748 Hampshire Lane starting at $2,200 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Wellesley Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpenter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue Heron PointeHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.55
5748 Hampshire Ln, Unit 5748 Hampshire Lane5748 Hampshire Ln2BR,2.5BA$1.67
Clover Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.58
Legends Rosewood VillageAspen2BR,2BA$1.69
Homestead CommonsD3BR,2BA$1.65
Hidden Valley ClubThe Packard2BR,1BA$1.74
Sparrow WoodFiinchwood 10C2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Ridgewood ApartmentsCascade III2BR,1BA$1.51
Spruce Knob ApartmentsThe Van Gogh1BR,1BA$1.92

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Carpenter, Ann Arbor, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carpenter Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter Apartment is $1,199 at Spruce Knob Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carpenter Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carpenter is starting from $1,235 at South Grove.

What is the most affordable Carpenter Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carpenter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Homestead Commons and starts from $1,700.

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