Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $863 (29 Rentals)

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Nob Hill Apartments
$1,150 - $1,625

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,625

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nob Hill Apartments

301 Nob Hill CtAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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813 S Main St
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$1,300 - $1,600

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Base Rent$1,300 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,600
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

813 S Main St

813 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewind Apartments
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$1,350 - $1,925

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,925
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tradewind Apartments

121 E Hoover AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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618 South Main Apartments
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$2,097 - $3,370

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Base Rent$2,097 - $3,370

Total Monthly Price$2,097 - $3,370
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

618 South Main Apartments

618 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

921 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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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
Student Housing
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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. Nob Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio,1BA$1,150
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
813 S Main St1-BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,300
Tradewind Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Evergreen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500
Varsity Management2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,600
Ann Arbor City Club ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Side, MI

As of September 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 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 UofM829 Unit #52BR,1BA$1.91
The Yard2BR/2.5BA - TH2BR,2.5BA$1.87
912 Brown St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
406 Montgomery Ave, Unit 406 Montgomery406 Montgomery Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
714 W Liberty St, Unit #3714 W Liberty St1BR,1BA$2.00
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Tradewind Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
813 S Main St1-BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.17

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Old West Side, Ann Arbor, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old West Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old West Side?

The cheapest apartment in Old West Side is 810 S Main St which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Old West Side costs $1,925.

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 63 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 $1,103 which is $822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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