
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $750 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Fourth Ward area of Ann Arbor.


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533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth

533 Elizabeth St

344 S Division

407 N Ashley St

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Island Drive

805 E Huron St

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621 E William St

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios
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1335-1341 Geddes Ave

109 N Thayer St

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Bradford House

Kingsley Apartments

208 N Division St

802 E Kingsley St

1028 Fuller St

805 Spring St
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316 Thompson St

Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community

515 Lawrence St

311 S Division St

Ashley Manor

212 E Washington Apartments

519 Lawrence St

Fuller Apartments

727 E Kingsley St
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520 N Ashley St

Medical Center Court

809 E Kingsley St

The Algonquin

908 Spring St

415 Lawrence St - 10 Minute Walk to Campus

502 N State St

209 N Ingalls St

324 S Ashley St
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220 N 1st St

555 E William St

1249 Island Dr

424 N State St

603 E Ann St

1217 Island Dr

245 Brookridge Ct

249 Brookridge Ct

253 Brookridge Ct
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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 | $1,358 | $1,180 | $2,575 |
| Old Fourth Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $1,350 | $2,813 |
| Old Fourth Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $949 | $3,960 |
| Old Fourth Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $949 | $2,495 |
| Old Fourth Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $949 | $4,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 45 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 2 Beds unit found at 311 S Division St priced from $1,195. Island Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,224. Here are the most affordable Old Fourth Ward apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 S Division St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
| 307 Thompson - Furnished Studios | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
| Fuller Apartments | 2-Bedroom Center apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,530 |
| 502 N State St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 1335-1341 Geddes Ave | 1341 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Bradford House | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Kingsley Apartments | 1bd 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 208 N Division St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Fourth Ward, MI
As of September 04, 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 C2.1 - 3x3 Model at The Legacy at Ann Arbor starting at $1,822 with a $1.73 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 |
| The Legacy at Ann Arbor | C2.1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.73 |
| 621 E William St | 621 E William St | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Bradford House | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Fuller Apartments | 2-Bedroom Center apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Unger Apartments - 5-10 Minute Walk to UofM! | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 1335-1341 Geddes Ave | 1335 | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Varsity(MI) | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Exhibit A2 Furnished Luxury Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Penthouse | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor, MI
Ranked #56
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet 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 $1,800.
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 $2,007.
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 104 regular apartments in Old Fourth Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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