
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (26 Rentals)
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Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community

323 Packard St

University Plaza

332 E William St

528 S 5th Ave
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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 |
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Downtown Ann Arbor Studio Apartments | $1,867 | $1,300 | $2,947 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $1,150 | $3,950 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $1,250 | $4,995 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $1,445 | $3,995 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $999 | $2,085 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $1,449 | $7,350 |
Downtown Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $549 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 26 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community | Upgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,399 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Ann Arbor City Club | Plan V | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Corner House Apartments | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
The Brady | Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
618 South Main Apartments | 1 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Saga Ann Arbor | D2 | 4BR,3BA | $0.67 |
Corner House Apartments | Three-Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Sterling Arbor Blu | Unit 08B | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Landmark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
618 South Main Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 718 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
Ann Arbor City Club | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
The Brady | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $5.07 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community | Upgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,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
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 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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