Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (40 Rentals)

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property at 1241 Island Dr

$699

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1241 Island Dr, Unit 2

1241 Island Dr
Ann ArborMI48105
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Island Drive
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$1,224 - $2,370
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$1,224 - $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

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

805 E Huron St

Ann ArborMI48104

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Bradford House
$1,650 - $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
Student Housing
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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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Ashley Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Manor

512 N Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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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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519 Lawrence St
1 Bedroom Apartments

519 Lawrence St

519 Lawrence StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Fuller Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fuller Apartments

800-802 Fuller StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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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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520 N Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 N Ashley St

520 N Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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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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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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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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property at 555 E William St

$1,600 - $2,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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555 E William St

Ann ArborMI48104
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424 N State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

424 N State St

424 N State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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603 E Ann St
1 Bedroom Apartments

603 E Ann St

603 E Ann StAnn Arbor, MI 48104

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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 $1,224. 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$1,224
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,408
603 E Ann St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800
Exhibit A2 Furnished Luxury ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,958
Varsity Management 418 E. Washington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,060
Beekman on BroadwayAStudio,1BA$2,100
815 E Huron St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Fourth Ward, MI

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Fourth Ward area is the $1.51 price per square foot C1 Model at Saga Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,390. The second greatest value Old Fourth Ward apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Bradford House starting at $1,650 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor 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.
Saga Ann ArborC13BR,2BA$1.51
Bradford HouseTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.72
815 E Huron St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63
723 Lawrence St - Kerrytown/Walk to UM Campus1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$2.92
Exhibit A2 Furnished Luxury ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.29
Varsity Management 418 E. Washington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.12
Beekman on BroadwayAStudio ,1BA$4.83
Island DriveEfficiency Phase 2Studio ,1BA$3.41
Foundry LoftsD2-4x44BR,4BA$4.54

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Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #48

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 $5,000.

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 69 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 $2,214 which is $2,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Fourth Ward.

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