Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $509 (132 Rentals)

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985 Northwood St
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$995 - $1,095
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$995 - $1,095

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985 Northwood St

985 Northwood StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Nob Hill Apartments
$1,150 - $1,625
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$1,150 - $1,625

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$1,150 - $1,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nob Hill Apartments

301 Nob Hill CtAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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812 Mary St
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$1,200 - $1,300
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$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300
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812 Mary St

812 Mary StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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323 Packard St
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$1,200 - $1,300
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$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300
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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 407 N Ashley St

$1,200 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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407 N Ashley St

Ann ArborMI48103

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535 Packard St, Unit 3 and 4
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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535 Packard St, Unit 3 and 4

535 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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813 S Main St
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$1,300 - $1,600
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$1,300 - $1,600

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$1,300 - $1,600
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813 S Main St

813 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Fritz Lofts
$1,325Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fritz Lofts

1014 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewind Apartments
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$1,350 - $1,925
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$1,350 - $1,925

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$1,350 - $1,925
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Tradewind Apartments

121 E Hoover AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Michigan Terrace
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$1,395 - $1,495
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$1,395 - $1,495

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$1,395 - $1,495
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Michigan Terrace

1025 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 555 E William St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$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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1009 Packard St, Unit #2
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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1009 Packard St, Unit #2

1009 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Bradford House
$1,650 - $2,065
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$1,650 - $2,065

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Bradford House

1010 Catherine StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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New West Side, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

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 2 Beds unit found at Z West Apartments priced from $846. Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable New West Side apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Z West ApartmentsB3 Alt12BR,2BA$846
Manchester FlatsThe Kent1BR,1BA$949
The Sans SouciClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
985 Northwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
University PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
810 S Main St1 BED1BR,1BA$1,125
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio,1BA$1,150
332 E William St1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,150
825 TappanStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New West Side, MI

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the New West Side area is the $0.57 price per square foot City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value New West Side apartment is the Per Bedroom - Shared House Model at 518 Monroe St starting at $1,000 with a $0.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City Place Ann ArborCity Townhome6BR,5BA$0.57
518 Monroe StPer Bedroom - Shared House1BR,1BA$0.49
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St5BR,1BA$0.50
Z Place ApartmentsD1 - 4x24BR,2BA$0.99
1722 W Liberty St3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967)3BR,2BA$0.83
815 S State St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Fuller Apartments2 Bedroom - Layout 3A2BR,1BA$0.95
915 S. Division3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.89
912 Brown St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
832 Packard St2 -Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
New West Side, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #31

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New West Side?

The cheapest apartment in New West Side is Manchester Flats which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in New West Side costs $1,805.

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 242 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 $1,341 which is $464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.