Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $800 (33 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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813 S Main St
Rent Specials
$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
Rent Specials
$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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912 Brown St
Rent Specials
$1,500 - $1,600
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$1,500 - $1,600

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$1,500 - $1,600
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

912 Brown St

912 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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618 South Main Apartments
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$1,800 - $6,460
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$1,800 - $6,460

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$1,800 - $6,460
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618 South Main Apartments

618 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

525 6th Street, Unit Apt 1

525 6th Street
Ann ArborMI48103
property at 821 W Liberty St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 20

821 W Liberty St

Ann ArborMI48103
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Tradewinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

921 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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801 W Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 W Madison

801 W MadisonAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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923 S 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

923 S 7th St

923 S 7th StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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811 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 5th St

811 5th StAnn Arbor, MI 48103

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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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728 S Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

728 S Main St

728 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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442 3rd St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

442 3rd St

442 3rd StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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818 Brown St
2 Bedroom Apartments

818 Brown St

818 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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320 Koch Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Koch Ave

320 Koch AveAnn Arbor, MI 48103

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314 S Ashley St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 S Ashley St

314 S Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Old West Side, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old West Side area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 810 S Main St priced from $1,125. 807 W Madison St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Old West Side apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
810 S Main St1 BED1BR,1BA$1,125
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Nob Hill ApartmentsE2B1B2BR,1BA$1,500
125 Hill Street ApartmentsThe Hill2BR,1BA$1,550
Brown Street Apartments - 10 Min from UofM2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600
The BradyHuronStudio,1BA$1,900
618 South Main Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 771 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2,105
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Side, MI

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old 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 Old West Side apartment is the House Model at 720 S Main St starting at $3,550 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$1.32
720 S Main StHouse4BR,1BA$1.97
Brown Street Apartments - 10 Min from UofM2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
417 S 7th St, Unit #1417 S 7th St2BR,1BA$2.78
618 South Main Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 771 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2.73
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
125 Hill Street ApartmentsThe Hill2BR,1BA$2.07
431 3rd St, Unit 2431 3rd St1BR,1BA$3.57
Nob Hill ApartmentsE2B1B2BR,1BA$2.33
810 S Main St1 BED1BR,1BA$2.25

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Old West Side, Ann Arbor, MI

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old West Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old West Side Apartment is $1,125 at 810 S Main St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old West Side is starting from $1,500 at Nob Hill Apartments.

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