
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor.


The Forum Apartments

1328 Geddes Ave

408 E Jefferson St

Forest Plaza Apartments

317 E Ann St

601 E William St

1340 N University Ct

120 N Division St
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307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

Carriage House Apartments

322 S Division St

226 Packard St

332 E William St

520 Packard St

518 S 4th Ave

705 S Division St
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Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Ann Arbor Studio Apartments | $1,970 | $1,100 | $3,383 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,100 | $4,043 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $1,220 | $4,349 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $1,255 | $4,575 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $999 | $5,450 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $1,299 | $7,100 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,824 | $1,295 | $8,690 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at Landmark priced from $1,315. Forest Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,315 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| VERVE Ann Arbor | 5BR - 04 | 5BR,5BA | $1,549 |
| 406 Packard Apartments | 1 Bedroom- 2 Balconies | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 400 Maynard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| 618 South Main Apartments | Studio 1 Bath 555 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $2,020 |
| 1335-1341 Geddes Ave | 1341 | 2BR,1BA | $2,710 |
| Sterling Arbor Blu | Unit 07B | 1BR,1BA | $2,819 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ann Arbor area is the $0.56 price per square foot City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Downtown Ann Arbor apartment is the 6BR/2.0BA Model at The Barrister starting at $1,450 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ann Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.56 |
| The Barrister | 6BR/2.0BA | 6BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| VERVE Ann Arbor | 4BR - 09 | 4BR,4BA | $1.65 |
| 406 Packard Apartments | 1 Bedroom- 2 Balconies | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 1335-1341 Geddes Ave | 1335 | 2BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| Landmark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Varsity(MI) | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 400 Maynard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ann Arbor Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Ann Arbor is under $2,819.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor is Forest Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,480, while the average apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor costs $11,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 53 regular apartments in Downtown Ann Arbor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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