Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1328 Geddes Ave

1328 Geddes Ave

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 408 E Jefferson St

408 E Jefferson St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 317 E Ann St

317 E Ann St

Ann ArborMI48104

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property at 226 Packard St

226 Packard St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 705 S Division St

705 S Division St

Ann ArborMI48104
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514 S Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

514 S Forest Ave

514 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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331 Packard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

331 Packard

331 PackardAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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324 E Jefferson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

324 E Jefferson St

324 E Jefferson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1223 Hill St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1223 Hill St

1223 Hill StAnn Arbor, MI 48104

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316 Thompson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

316 Thompson St

316 Thompson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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414 Division
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

414 Division

414 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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536 S 4th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

536 S 4th Ave

536-538 S 4th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Forum Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Forum Apartments

722-726 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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720 S State St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

720 S State St

720 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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508 S Division St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

508 S Division St

508 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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543 Church St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

543 Church St

543 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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344 S Division St
Studio Apartments

344 S Division St

344 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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212 E Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

212 E Washington Apartments

212 E Washington StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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326 E Madison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

326 E Madison St

326 E Madison StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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527 S 4th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

527 S 4th Ave

527 S 4th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Viscount
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Viscount

1316 Geddes AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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VERVE Ann Arbor
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

VERVE Ann Arbor

721 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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316 E Madison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

316 E Madison St

316 E Madison StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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511 Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

511 Church St

511 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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520 Packard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Packard St

520 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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209 N Ingalls St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 N Ingalls St

209 N Ingalls StAnn Arbor, MI 48104

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609 S 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

609 S 5th Ave

609 S 5th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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324 S Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

324 S Ashley St

324 S Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Stratford Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stratford Apartments

629-631 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$825
University PlazaPer Bedroom in 2 Bed Unit - Available Now!2BR,1BA$900
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
332 E William St1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,400
Forest Plaza Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,410
400 MaynardStudio1BR,1BA$1,499
307 Thompson - Furnished Studios0B1BStudio,1BA$1,499
Six111 Bedroom - Shared Space in 4 BedStudio,1BA$1,549
VERVE Ann Arbor5BR - 045BR,5BA$1,549
The BradyMain1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
301 N State StApartment3BR,1BA$2.00
VERVE Ann Arbor4BR - 094BR,4BA$1.54
Corner House ApartmentsThree-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.81
University PlazaPer Bedroom in 2 Bed Unit - Available Now!2BR,1BA$0.90
Landmark2X12BR,1BA$2.05
The Varsity(MI)2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.22
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Forest Plaza Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
332 E William St1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.28
University Towers - UofM Student Housing2025-2026 Term - 1-4 Bedrooms2BR,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

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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