
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (32 Rentals)
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810 S Main St

807 W Madison St

608 W Washington St

401 Pauline Blvd

802 S Main St

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Tradewind Apartments

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813 S Main St
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413 W Liberty St

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728 S Main St

309 W Hoover Ave, Unit B

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912 Brown St

125 Hill Street Apartments

618 South Main Apartments

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Brown Street Apartments

1007 Myron Ct
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The Brady

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422 W William St

312 S 7th St, Unit 2

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431 3rd St

Tradewinds Apartments

801 W Madison

811 5th St

923 S 7th St
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324 S Ashley St

723 W Madison St

442 3rd St

818 Brown St

421 S 7th St

1003 S 7th St

320 Koch Ave

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old West Side Studio Apartments | $2,025 | $1,150 | $2,800 |
| Old West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $1,200 | $4,043 |
| Old West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $1,150 | $5,020 |
| Old West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $1,450 | $2,900 |
| Old West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,419 | $5,180 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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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 Studio unit found at Nob Hill Apartments priced from $1,150. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nob Hill Apartments | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 807 W Madison St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 810 S Main St | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,1BA | $1,848 |
| Tradewind Apartments | Two Bed Bi Level | 2BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| 618 South Main Apartments | Studio 1 Bath 555 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,964 |
| Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Brady | Main | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $2,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Side, MI
As of April 07, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 720 S Main St | House | 4BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Tradewind Apartments | Two Bed Bi Level | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 807 W Madison St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 431 3rd St | 431 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| The Brady | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $5.19 |
| 810 S Main St | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Nob Hill Apartments | 0B1B | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld West Side, Ann Arbor, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old West Side is under $2,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Old West Side is 807 W Madison St which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Old West Side costs $8,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old West Side?
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 55 regular apartments in Old West Side 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 West Side?
Cheap apartments in Old West Side have an average cost of $2,235 which is $5,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Side.
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