Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (73 Rentals)
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1809 Jackson Ave

316 Thompson St

1116 White St

323 Packard St

The Forum Apartments

Nob Hill Apartments

408 E Jefferson St

618 Packard St

The Sans Souci
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125 Glendale Dr

505 E Hoover Ave

317 E Ann St

809 E Kingsley St

125 Hill Street Apartments

Wyndham Hill Apartments

903 Mary St

601 E William St
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630 Packard St

407 N Ashley St

1028 Fuller Rd

Tradewind Apartments

120 N Division St

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

813 S Main St

923 S 7th St

322 S Division 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 | $1,801 | $1,030 | $3,383 |
| New West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $850 | $4,043 |
| New West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,195 | $4,349 |
| New West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $1,399 | $4,575 |
| New West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,064 | $999 | $6,000 |
| New West Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,097 | $4,295 | $7,500 |
| New West Side 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,331 | $6,000 | $9,200 |
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There are currently 73 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 1 Bed unit found at 731 Packard priced from $850. Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable New West Side apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 Packard | Single Bedroom October to December | 1BR, | $850 |
| Manchester Flats | The Adam | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Nob Hill Apartments | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Sans Souci | Two Bedroom AVAILABLE NOW! | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 908 Sybil St | One Bedroom w/ Office | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 809 E Kingsley St | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| 1100 Hill St | 2 Bed/1 Bath AVAILABLE NOW! | 2BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Manchester West | The Poseidon | 2BR,2BA | $1,299 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Six11 | 1 Bedroom - Shared Space in 4 Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New West Side, MI
As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the New West Side area is the $0.56 price per square foot City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value New West Side apartment is the House Model at 807 S Main St starting at $2,750 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the North Central Ann Arbor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.56 |
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Barrister | 6BR/2.0BA | 6BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| 908 Sybil St | One Bedroom w/ Office | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Tradewind Apartments | Two Bed Bi Level | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.93 |
| Manchester West | The Poseidon | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The Sans Souci | Two Bedroom AVAILABLE NOW! | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 1100 Hill St | 2 Bed/1 Bath AVAILABLE NOW! | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Manchester Flats | The Adam | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,549.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New West Side?
The cheapest apartment in New West Side is 731 Packard which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in New West Side costs $11,600.
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 35 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 $855 which is $10,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New West Side.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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