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property at 2116 Thaler Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2116 Thaler Ave

Ann ArborMI48103

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property at 555 E William St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

555 E William St, Unit 12E, Unit 12E

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104
property at 101 Fieldcrest St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Fieldcrest St

Ann ArborMI48103
property at 1249 Island Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1249 Island Dr, Unit 104, Unit 104

1249 Island Dr
Ann ArborMI48105

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property at 219 Brookridge Ct

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

219 Brookridge Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1

219 Brookridge Ct
Ann ArborMI48103

Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ann Arbor, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ann Arbor, MI area range in price from $615 to $8,900 with an overall median price of $4,994. The three Ann Arbor neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chapel Hill at $615, King at $615, and Thurston at $615. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ann Arbor Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Chapel Hill$1,990$615284
King$1,990$615256
Thurston$2,000$615289
Northside$2,045$709235
Abbot$2,107$80048
Sister Lakes$2,107$80046
Westover Hills$2,107$80046
North Central Ann Arbor$2,175$615198
Downtown Ann Arbor$2,275$615138
Glazier Way$2,275$615227

Cheapest Available Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ann Arbor, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at 915 S. Division in the Central Ann Arbor neighborhood priced from $900. Aspen Chase in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ann Arbor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
915 S. Division3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$900
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$949
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$975
The VillasThe Carter1BR,1BA$1,029
EvergreenAbbot1BR,1BA$1,049
810 S Main St1 BED1BR,1BA$1,125
Golfview Manor Aparments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,145
Golfside LakeHuron1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ann Arbor area is the $1.32 price per square foot House Model at 807 S Main St in the in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Ann Arbor apartment is the House ($1459/person - 6 person total) Model at 518 Monroe St starting at $1,459 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ann Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$1.32
518 Monroe StHouse ($1459/person - 6 person total)6BR,4BA$0.72
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St5BR,1BA$0.50
Six114BR/4BA - E4BR,4BA$1.43
915 S. Division3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.95
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt2 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
RoundtreeThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.36
Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State StShort-Term Lease2BR,1BA$1.19
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ann Arbor

What type of rentals are currently available in Ann Arbor?

There are currently 889 Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI with pricing that ranges from $615 to $8,900. There are also 180 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ann Arbor ranging from $750 to $10,360.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ann Arbor ranges from $750 to $10,360 with an average monthly rent of $4,946.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ann Arbor range from $655 to $4,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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