Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $1,700 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor.

property at 555 E William St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

555 E William St, Unit 12E

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104
property at 555 E William St

$1,600 - $2,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

555 E William St

Ann ArborMI48104

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property at 555 E William St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

555 E William St, Unit 22E

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104
property at 309 N Ingalls St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

309 N Ingalls St, Unit 1

309 N Ingalls St
Ann ArborMI48104

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property at 812 Lawrence St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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812 Lawrence St

Ann ArborMI48104

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 Studio unit found at Forest Plaza Apartments priced from $1,195. Landmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,315
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ann Arbor area is the $0.59 price per square foot 1 Bedroom - Shared House Model at 518 Monroe St in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Ann Arbor apartment is the 4B - Deluxe Model at Vic Village North starting at $1,729 with a $1.46 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.
518 Monroe St1 Bedroom - Shared House1BR,1BA$0.59
Vic Village North4B - Deluxe4BR,4BA$1.46
503 Church St2 bed2BR,1BA$2.40
Saga Ann ArborC13BR,2BA$1.46
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt2 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.72
Landmark2X12BR,1BA$2.05
The Varsity(MI)2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.43
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Forest Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Ann Arbor

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Ann Arbor?

There are currently 281 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI with pricing that ranges from $846 to $7,600. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Ann Arbor ranging from $1,700 to $8,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Ann Arbor?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Ann Arbor ranges from $1,700 to $8,195 with an average monthly rent of $4,129.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Ann Arbor?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Ann Arbor range from $955 to $4,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,975 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $955.

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