
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (42 Rentals)
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533 Elizabeth St

533 Elizabeth St, Unit 2

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Island Drive

120 N Division St

924 Catherine St

805 E Huron St

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415 Lawrence St - 10 Minute Walk to Campus
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The Algonquin

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

413 W Liberty St

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501 N 5th Ave

109 N Thayer St

522 N Division St

555 E William St, Unit 12E

Kingsley Apartments
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Bradford House

208 N Division St

118 E Kingsley St

515 Lawrence St

544 N State St

1028 Fuller St

805 Spring St

316 Thompson St
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344 S Division

Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community

212 E Washington Apartments

Medical Center Court

519 Lawrence St

Ashley Manor

Fuller Apartments

536 Detroit St
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809 E Kingsley St

908 Spring St

520 N Ashley St

Varsity Management 418 E. Washington

727 E Kingsley St

209 N Ingalls St

324 S Ashley St

220 N 1st St
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424 N State St

253 Brookridge Ct
Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Fourth Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fourth Ward Studio Apartments | $1,699 | $1,099 | $2,526 |
| Old Fourth Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,275 | $2,709 |
| Old Fourth Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $1,120 | $3,800 |
| Old Fourth Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,464 | $3,500 |
| Old Fourth Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,170 | $4,000 |
| Old Fourth Ward 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $750 | $5,000 |
| Old Fourth Ward 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,235 | $6,870 | $7,600 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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Cheapest Available Old Fourth Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Fourth Ward area of Ann Arbor, MI is a Studio unit found at Island Drive priced from $1,199. The Algonquin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,408. Here are the most affordable Old Fourth Ward apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Algonquin | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1,408 |
| Varsity Management 418 E. Washington | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| U of M Student Housing Portfolio | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Beekman on Broadway | AA | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| Sun Terrace Apartments | 3 bed | 3BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Fourth Ward, MI
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Fourth Ward area is the $0.50 price per square foot 533 Elizabeth St Model at 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Old Fourth Ward apartment is the 3 bed Model at Sun Terrace Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Fourth Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth | 533 Elizabeth St | 5BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Sun Terrace Apartments | 3 bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| The Algonquin | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 522 N Division St | 522 N Division St | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| U of M Student Housing Portfolio | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Varsity(MI) | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Varsity Management 418 E. Washington | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.34 |
| Foundry Lofts | D2-4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $4.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor, MI
Ranked #54
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Fourth Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Fourth Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Fourth Ward is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Fourth Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Old Fourth Ward is Island Drive which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Old Fourth Ward costs $7,235.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Fourth Ward?
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 68 regular apartments in Old Fourth Ward 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 Old Fourth Ward?
Cheap apartments in Old Fourth Ward have an average cost of $1,882 which is $5,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Fourth Ward.
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