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

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Island Drive
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$1,099 - $2,370
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$1,099 - $2,370

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Island Drive

1099 Maiden LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 805 E Huron St

$1,350 - $1,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

805 E Huron St

Ann ArborMI48104

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501 N 5th Ave
$1,550 - $1,850
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 26

501 N 5th Ave

501 N 5th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 555 E William St

$1,700

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$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

555 E William St, Unit 12E

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104

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Bradford House
$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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515 Lawrence St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 Lawrence St

515 Lawrence 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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805 Spring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

805 Spring St

805 Spring StAnn 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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344 S Division
Studio Apartments

344 S Division

344 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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212 E Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

212 E Washington Apartments

212 E Washington StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Medical Center Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Court

1005 Maiden LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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519 Lawrence St
1 Bedroom Apartments

519 Lawrence St

519 Lawrence StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Ashley Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Manor

512 N Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Fuller Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fuller Apartments

800-802 Fuller StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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809 E Kingsley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

809 E Kingsley St

809 E Kingsley StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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908 Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

908 Spring St

908 Spring StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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520 N Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 N Ashley St

520 N Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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727 E Kingsley St
2 Bedroom Apartments

727 E Kingsley St

727 E Kingsley StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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209 N Ingalls St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 N Ingalls St

209 N Ingalls StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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324 S Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

324 S Ashley St

324 S Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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220 N 1st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

220 N 1st St

220 N 1st StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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424 N State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

424 N State St

424 N State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104

Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island DriveEfficiency Phase 2Studio,1BA$1,199
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,408
Varsity Management 418 E. Washington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,560
U of M Student Housing Portfolio2 bed2BR,1BA$1,950
Beekman on BroadwayAAStudio,1BA$2,045
Sun Terrace Apartments3 bed3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St5BR,1BA$0.50
Sun Terrace Apartments3 bed3BR,1BA$1.75
Saga Ann ArborC13BR,2BA$1.59
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.72
522 N Division St522 N Division St2BR,1BA$3.21
U of M Student Housing Portfolio2 bed2BR,1BA$2.44
The Varsity(MI)2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.43
Varsity Management 418 E. Washington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.12
Island DriveEfficiency Phase 2Studio ,1BA$3.34
Foundry LoftsD2-4x44BR,4BA$4.63

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Old Fourth Ward, 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 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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