Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (77 Rentals)

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1116 White St

Ann ArborMI48104

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

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property at 912 Mary St

912 Mary St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 408 E Jefferson St

408 E Jefferson St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 317 E Ann St

317 E Ann St

Ann ArborMI48104

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 1028 Fuller Rd

1028 Fuller Rd

Ann ArborMI48104
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331 Packard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

331 Packard

331 PackardAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Brown Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brown Street Apartments

824 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

921 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Manchester Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Flats

1846 Stadium PlAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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324 E Jefferson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

324 E Jefferson St

324 E Jefferson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1104 Packard St
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

1104 Packard St

1104 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1028 Fuller St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Fuller St

1028 Fuller StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1015 W. Huron
2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 W. Huron

1015 W HuronAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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316 Thompson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

316 Thompson St

316 Thompson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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414 Division
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

414 Division

414 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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536 S 4th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

536 S 4th Ave

536-538 S 4th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Fritz Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fritz Lofts

1014 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Student Housing
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Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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618 Packard St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

618 Packard St

618-624 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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720 S State St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

720 S State St

720 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Forum Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Forum Apartments

722-726 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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801 W Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 W Madison

801 W MadisonAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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508 S Division St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

508 S Division St

508 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Atrio Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrio Apartment Homes

1000 W Huron StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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415 Benjamin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Benjamin St

415 Benjamin StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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543 Church St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

543 Church St

543 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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344 S Division St
Studio Apartments

344 S Division St

344 S Division 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 Brown Street Apartments priced from $850. 731 Packard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable New West Side apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
731 PackardSingle Bedroom October to December1BR,$850
University PlazaPer Bedroom in 2 Bed Unit - Available Now!2BR,1BA$900
Manchester FlatsThe Adam2BR,1BA$949
Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State StShared unit - 1 Bed - Now Available1BR,1BA$950
Huron FlatsTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
442 3rd StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
121 Hill StSingle Bedroom1BR,$1,000
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New West Side, MI

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the New West Side 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 New West Side apartment is the 6-Unit Suite Model at 828 Greene St starting at $1,145 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
807 S Main Sthome3BR,1BA$1.25
828 Greene St6-Unit Suite6BR,2BA$0.61
301 N State StApartment3BR,1BA$0.60
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 2533 Elizabeth St6BR,1BA$0.71
442 3rd StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Arch ManorPer Room in 2 Bed Unit - Available Now!2BR,1BA$0.90
University PlazaPer Bedroom in 2 Bed Unit - Available Now!2BR,1BA$0.90
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1.37
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Huron FlatsTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
New West Side, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,100.

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 28 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 $448 which is $11,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.