Cheap Homes for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI from $699 (31 Rentals)

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property at 1241 Island Dr
$699

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Base Rent$699

Total Monthly Price$699
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1241 Island Dr, Unit 2

1241 Island Dr
Ann ArborMI48105
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property at 840 W Huron St
$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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840 W Huron St, Unit 1

840 W Huron St
Ann ArborMI48103
property at 2116 Thaler Ave
$800 - $1,499

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Base Rent$800 - $1,499

Total Monthly Price$800 - $1,499
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2116 Thaler Ave

Ann ArborMI48103
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property at 1556 Jones Dr
$1,200 - $1,250
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1556 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105
property at 111 Fieldcrest St
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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111 Fieldcrest St, Unit 205

111 Fieldcrest St
Ann ArborMI48103
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property at 3261 Platt Rd
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3261 Platt Rd, Unit 3261 Platt Rd

3261 Platt Rd
Ann ArborMI48108

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property at 555 E William St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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555 E William St, Unit 17th floor

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104

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property at 225 Briarcrest
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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225 Briarcrest, Unit 202

225 Briarcrest
Ann ArborMI48104
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property at 2570 Hawks Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2570 Hawks Ave

Ann ArborMI48108
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property at 555 E William St
$1,500 - $2,300
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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555 E William St

Ann ArborMI48104
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Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ann Arbor, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ann Arbor, MI area range in price from $699 to $8,860 with an overall median price of $2,383. The three Ann Arbor neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crossings Of Ann Arbor at $1,950, North Campus Plaza at $1,975, and Dicken at $2,000. 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
Crossings Of Ann Arbor$1,950$69928
North Campus Plaza$1,975$69914
Dicken$2,000$1,55012
Old Fourth Ward$2,000$69922
Sister Lakes$2,000$80034
Kerrytown$2,150$8006
Barton Plateau Huron River Heights$2,200$69948
Carpenter$2,200$1,29529
Northside$2,200$69958
Bryant Pattengill West$2,225$1,20027

Cheapest Available Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1803 Hill St in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood priced from $825. Z West Apartments in the Chapel Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $846. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ann Arbor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1803 Hill St1803 Hill St.1BR,3BA$825
Z West ApartmentsB3 Alt12BR,2BA$846
EvergreenBelmont1BR,1BA$929
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$949
Manchester FlatsThe Kent1BR,1BA$949
Varsity Management2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$960
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$995
The Sans SouciClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ann Arbor area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1803 Hill St. Model at 1803 Hill St in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Ann Arbor apartment is the City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor starting at $1,285 with a $0.57 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.
1803 Hill St1803 Hill St.1BR,3.5BA$0.30
City Place Ann ArborCity Townhome6BR,5BA$0.57
518 Monroe StPer Bedroom - Shared House1BR,1BA$0.49
1540 Packard St, Unit Apt 21540 Packard St4BR,2BA$0.49
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St5BR,1BA$0.50
Z Place ApartmentsD1 - 4x24BR,2BA$0.99
815 S State St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Truth House - All InclusiveDouble Room - Per Bed - Furnished1BR,1BA$0.87
915 S. Division3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.89
912 Brown St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ann Arbor

What type of rentals are currently available in Ann Arbor?

There are currently 893 Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,300. There are also 206 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ann Arbor ranging from $699 to $8,860.

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 $699 to $8,860 with an average monthly rent of $2,657.

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 $949 to $5,056, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $825.

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