Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (38 Rentals)

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property at 317 E Ann St

$1,260 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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317 E Ann St

Ann ArborMI48104

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property at 322 S Division St

$1,500 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 14

322 S Division St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 226 Packard St

$1,300 - $1,525

Studio Rentals

Available May 18

226 Packard St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 705 S Division St

$1,600 - $6,400

Studio To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 18

705 S Division St

Ann ArborMI48104
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331 Packard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

331 Packard

331 PackardAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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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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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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344 S Division
Studio Apartments

344 S Division

344 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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543 Church St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

543 Church St

543 Church StAnn 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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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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The Viscount
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Viscount

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

VERVE Ann Arbor

721 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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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
Student Housing
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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324 S Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

324 S Ashley St

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

The Stratford Apartments

629-631 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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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 $1,315. Forest Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,315
Forest Plaza Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,480
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
VERVE Ann Arbor5BR - 045BR,5BA$1,549
406 Packard Apartments1 Bedroom- 2 Balconies1BR,1BA$1,850
400 Maynard1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,899
618 South Main ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath 555 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$2,020
1335-1341 Geddes Ave13412BR,1BA$2,710
Sterling Arbor BluUnit 07B1BR,1BA$2,819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ann Arbor area is the $0.56 price per square foot City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Downtown Ann Arbor apartment is the 6BR/2.0BA Model at The Barrister starting at $1,450 with a $0.92 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.
City Place Ann ArborCity Townhome6BR,5BA$0.56
The Barrister6BR/2.0BA6BR,2BA$0.92
VERVE Ann Arbor4BR - 094BR,4BA$1.65
406 Packard Apartments1 Bedroom- 2 Balconies1BR,1BA$2.31
1335-1341 Geddes Ave13352BR,1BA$3.39
Landmark2X12BR,1BA$2.05
The Varsity(MI)2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.34
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Forest Plaza Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
400 Maynard1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.01

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 $2,819.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor is Forest Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,480, while the average apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor costs $11,200.

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 53 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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