
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor.


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Forest Plaza Apartments

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323 Packard St

528 S 5th Ave

528 S 5th Ave

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535 Packard St, Unit 3 and 4

805 E Huron St

414 Division

303 E Madison St, Unit 1

215-217 Packard St
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The Viscount

The Algonquin

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

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522 Packard St - 5 Minute Walk to UofM Campus

503 Church St

555 E William St, Unit 17L

555 E William St, Unit 6B

1341 Geddes Ave

303 E Madison St, Unit 2

109 N Thayer St
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Bradford House

707 S Division St

400 Maynard

208 N Division St

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1321 Wilmot St

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618 South Main Apartments

201 S 1st St

Ann Arbor City Club Apartments

Exhibit A2 Furnished Luxury Apartments

The Brady
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720 Catherine St

309 N Ingalls St, Unit 1

1336 Geddes Ave

322 S State St

215-217 N Ashley St

The Lodge

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1335-1341 Geddes Ave

Corner House Apartments

109 Adams Ave

Park Plaza
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331 Packard

316 Thompson St

324 E Jefferson St

720 S State St

508 S Division St

344 S Division

1223 Hill St

Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community

543 Church St

1210 Washtenaw Ct
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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 | $1,835 | $1,050 | $2,977 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $1,150 | $6,465 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $846 | $4,895 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $949 | $4,575 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $949 | $4,400 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $1,285 | $1,621 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,173 | $1,321 | $6,790 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 82 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 2 Beds unit found at Z West Apartments priced from $846. University Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z West Apartments | B3 Alt1 | 2BR,2BA | $846 |
| University Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 528 S 5th Ave | 1 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Algonquin | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1,408 |
| 307 Thompson - Furnished Studios | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
| 522 Packard St - 5 Minute Walk to UofM Campus | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 503 Church St | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ann Arbor area is the $0.57 price per square foot City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Downtown Ann Arbor apartment is the House ($1200/person - 6 person total) Model at 518 Monroe St starting at $1,200 with a $0.59 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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| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.57 |
| 518 Monroe St | House ($1200/person - 6 person total) | 6BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| VERVE Ann Arbor | 4BR - 01 | 4BR,4BA | $1.71 |
| Vic Village North | 4B - Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Bradford House | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 528 S 5th Ave | 1 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Algonquin | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Unger Apartments - 5-10 Minute Walk to UofM! | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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 $1,500.
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 $1,200, while the average apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor costs $1,826.
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 69 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 $1,133 which is $693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ann Arbor.
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