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

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Nob Hill Apartments
$1,150 - $1,625
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$1,150 - $1,625

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Nob Hill Apartments

301 Nob Hill CtAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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323 Packard St
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$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $1,400

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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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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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812 Mary St

812 Mary 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

813 S Main St

813 S Main 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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property at 805 E Huron St

$1,350

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

805 E Huron St

Ann ArborMI48104

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Michigan Terrace
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$1,395 - $1,995
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$1,395 - $1,995

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$1,395 - $1,995
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

Michigan Terrace

1025 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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832 Packard St
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$1,500 - $2,400
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$1,500 - $2,400

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$1,500 - $2,400
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832 Packard St

832 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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912 Brown St
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$1,500 - $1,600
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$1,500 - $1,600

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$1,500 - $1,600
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912 Brown St

912 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1411 Golden Ave, Unit 3
$1,675
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 10

1411 Golden Ave, Unit 3

1411 Golden AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 555 E William St

$1,700

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555 E William St, Unit 12E

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104
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618 South Main Apartments
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$1,724 - $6,460
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$1,724 - $6,460

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618 South Main Apartments

618 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Bradford House
$1,745 - $2,065
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$1,745 - $2,065

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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1722 W Liberty St3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967)3BR,2BA$967
985 Northwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Manchester FlatsThe Kent2BR,1BA$1,099
810 S Main St1 BED1BR,1BA$1,125
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
812 Mary St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Manchester WestThe Aphrodite1BR,1BA$1,349
420 Hill StS 1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$1.32
518 Monroe StHouse ($1200/person - 6 person total)6BR,3BA$0.59
Vic Village North4B - Deluxe4BR,4BA$1.47
1722 W Liberty St3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967)3BR,2BA$0.83
Brown Street Apartments - 10 Min from UofM2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Saga Ann ArborC13BR,2BA$1.51
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt2 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Manchester WestThe Aphrodite1BR,1BA$1.59
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66

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

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New West Side, Ann Arbor, MI

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

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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.

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