
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor.


1328 Geddes Ave

408 E Jefferson St

317 E Ann St

Forest Plaza Apartments

601 E William St

1340 N University Ct
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400 Maynard

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

Carriage House Apartments

226 Packard St

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 | $1,853 | $980 | $3,383 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,943 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,808 | $900 | $4,995 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $1,399 | $8,000 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $1,299 | $7,095 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,303 | $1,295 | $8,879 |
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There are currently 39 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 $825. University Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $825 |
University Plaza | Per Bedroom in 2 Bed Unit - Available Now! | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
332 E William St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Forest Plaza Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
400 Maynard | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
307 Thompson - Furnished Studios | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Six11 | 1 Bedroom - Shared Space in 4 Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
VERVE Ann Arbor | 5BR - 04 | 5BR,5BA | $1,549 |
The Brady | Main | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ann Arbor area is the $2.00 price per square foot Apartment Model at 301 N State St in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Ann Arbor apartment is the 4BR - 09 Model at VERVE Ann Arbor starting at $1,849 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor 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. |
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301 N State St | Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
VERVE Ann Arbor | 4BR - 09 | 4BR,4BA | $1.54 |
Corner House Apartments | Three-Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
University Plaza | Per Bedroom in 2 Bed Unit - Available Now! | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Landmark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
The Varsity(MI) | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Forest Plaza Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
332 E William St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
University Towers - UofM Student Housing | 2025-2026 Term - 1-4 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Getting Around the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor is 323 Packard St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor costs $11,600.
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 42 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Ann Arbor?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Ann Arbor have an average cost of $1,036 which is $10,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ann Arbor.
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