
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (159 Rentals)
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533 Elizabeth St

840 W Huron St, Unit 1

533 Elizabeth St

Manchester Flats

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985 Northwood St

Varsity Management - 1015 W. Huron

810 S Main St

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Nob Hill Apartments

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323 Packard St
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812 Mary St

807 W Madison St

Evergreen Apartments

332 E William St

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813 S Main St

Wyndham Hill Apartments

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Tradewind Apartments

805 E Huron St

University Plaza

420 Hill St
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1300 Hutchins Ave, Unit Apartment 1

Fritz Lofts

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Michigan Terrace

Arch Manor

802 S Main St

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

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812 Mary St

1000 Oakland Ave

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415 Lawrence St - 10 Minute Walk to Campus

414 Division
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832 Packard St

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912 Brown St

503 Church St

125 Hill Street Apartments

607 Hill St

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Brown Street Apartments - 10 Min from UofM

109 N Thayer St

Atrio Apartment Homes

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1411 Golden Ave, Unit 3

Varsity Management – 723 W Madison
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817 Arch St

555 E William St, Unit 12E

Heritage House

Kingsley Apartments

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618 South Main Apartments

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Bradford House

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408 Montgomery Ave

628 Packard St

1014 Granger Ave

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717 W Huron St
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New West Side, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New West Side Studio Apartments | $1,895 | $1,150 | $2,972 |
| New West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,049 | $6,460 |
| New West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $846 | $4,175 |
| New West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $655 | $4,575 |
| New West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $955 | $4,380 |
| New West Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $1,285 | $5,000 |
| New West Side 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,997 | $3,200 | $7,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 159 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the New West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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Cheapest Available New West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the New West Side area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at 1722 W Liberty St priced from $967. 985 Northwood St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable New West Side apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 W Liberty St | 3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967) | 3BR,2BA | $967 |
| 985 Northwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Manchester Flats | The Kent | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| 810 S Main St | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 807 W Madison St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 812 Mary St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Manchester West | The Aphrodite | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| 420 Hill St | S 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New West Side, MI
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the New West Side 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 New West Side apartment is the House ($1200/person - 6 person total) Model at 518 Monroe St starting at $1,200 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 518 Monroe St | House ($1200/person - 6 person total) | 6BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Vic Village North | 4B - Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| 1722 W Liberty St | 3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967) | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Brown Street Apartments - 10 Min from UofM | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt2 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Manchester West | The Aphrodite | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 807 W Madison St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New West Side is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New West Side?
The cheapest apartment in New West Side is 985 Northwood St which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in New West Side costs $6,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New West Side?
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 80 regular apartments in New West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New West Side?
Cheap apartments in New West Side have an average cost of $1,424 which is $5,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New West Side.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.