Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (26 Rentals)

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property at 528 S 5th Ave

528 S 5th Ave

Ann ArborMI48104

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331 Packard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

331 Packard

331 PackardAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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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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324 E Jefferson St
Studio Apartments

324 E Jefferson St

324 E Jefferson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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344 S Division St
Studio Apartments

344 S Division St

344 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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1223 Hill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1223 Hill St

1223 Hill StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Forest

610 Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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212 E Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

212 E Washington Apartments

212 E Washington StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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316 Thompson St
Studio Apartments

316 Thompson St

316 Thompson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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414 Division
Studio Apartments

414 Division

414 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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508 S Division St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

508 S Division St

508 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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536 S 4th Ave
Studio Apartments

536 S 4th Ave

536-538 S 4th AveAnn 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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326 E Madison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

326 E Madison St

326 E Madison StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing

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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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Washington Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Manor

418 E WashingtonAnn 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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316 E Madison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

316 E Madison St

316 E Madison StAnn 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 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community priced from $1,150. Landmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,399
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Ann Arbor City ClubPlan V1BR,1BA$2,150
Corner House ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295
The BradyJefferson1BR,1BA$2,475
618 South Main Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 718 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2,984

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ann Arbor area is the $0.67 price per square foot D2 Model at Saga Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Downtown Ann Arbor apartment is the Three-Bedroom Model at Corner House Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saga Ann ArborD24BR,3BA$0.67
Corner House ApartmentsThree-Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.45
Sterling Arbor BluUnit 08B2BR,2BA$2.76
Landmark2X12BR,1BA$2.24
618 South Main Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 718 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$4.16
Ann Arbor City ClubPlan A1BR,1BA$3.71
The BradyLiberty1BR,1BA$5.07
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99

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 the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor is Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor costs $2,462.

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 20 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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