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2116 Thaler Ave

Ann ArborMI48103

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Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ann Arbor, MI

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ann Arbor, MI area range in price from $690 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $4,405. The three Ann Arbor neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kerrytown at $849, Abbot at $1,038, and Sister Lakes at $1,038. 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
Kerrytown$1,715$8492
Abbot$1,999$1,03861
Sister Lakes$1,999$1,03861
Westover Hills$1,999$1,03861
Carpenter$2,010$1,04992
Barton Plateau Huron River Heights$2,249$690164
West Ann Arbor$2,400$1,10084
Wines$2,400$84944
Northside$2,450$690219
Dicken$2,549$1,19948

Cheapest Available Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Chase in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood priced from $929. Camelot Apartments in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ann Arbor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$929
Camelot Apartments2BR/1BA - Upgrade2BR,1BA$985
The VillasThe Archibald2BR,1BA$999
731 PackardSingle Bedroom August to May1BR,$1,000
EvergreenCarpenter1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ann Arbor area is the $1.25 price per square foot home Model at 807 S Main St in the in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Ann Arbor apartment is the 533 Elizabeth St Model at 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth starting at $889 with a $0.43 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 Sthome3BR,1BA$1.25
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St6BR,2BA$0.43
2116 Thaler Ave, Unit 12116 Thaler Ave3BR,2BA$1.37
Six115 Bedroom 5 Bathroom A5BR,5BA$0.99
Saga Ann ArborD24BR,3BA$0.67
Lakestone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Sparrow WoodFinchwood1BR,1.5BA$1.43
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Camelot Apartments2BR/1BA - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.09
The VillasThe Brightmoor2BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ann Arbor

What type of rentals are currently available in Ann Arbor?

There are currently 777 Apartments for Rent in Ann Arbor, MI with pricing that ranges from $690 to $10,000. There are also 164 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ann Arbor ranging from $1,000 to $9,393.

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 $1,000 to $9,393 with an average monthly rent of $3,354.

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 $1,334 to $4,333, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $690.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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