Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Side Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (15 Rentals)

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911 S Main St

Ann ArborMI48104

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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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Brown Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brown Street Apartments

824 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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807 W Madison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

807 W Madison St

807 W Madison 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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442 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

442 3rd St

442 3rd StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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 6 Beds unit found at 911 South Main Street priced from $1,500. Ann Arbor Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Old West Side apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
911 South Main Street6-Bed6BR,6BA$1,500
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,600
ReNew Ann ArborMadison1BR,1BA$1,825
Briar Cove ApartmentsGold Cup2BR,2BA$1,840
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSheldrake2BR,2BA$2,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Side, MI

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old West Side area is the $1.25 price per square foot home Model at 807 S Main St in the in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Old West Side apartment is the 2 Bed- Downstairs Model at Centerra Pointe starting at $2,690 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Old West Side 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 Sthome3BR,1BA$1.25
Centerra Pointe2 Bed- Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.91
Briar Cove ApartmentsGold Cup2BR,2BA$1.58
Corner House ApartmentsThree-Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.45
Uptown Ann ArborThe Chicago End2BR,2BA$2.46
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSheldrake2BR,2BA$1.92
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
408 Montgomery Ave408 Montgomery Ave2BR,1BA$2.36
The GeorgeLoft - Unit G1BR,1.5BA$2.81
ReNew Ann ArborMadison1BR,1BA$2.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old West Side, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Ann Arbor, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old West Side Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 ReNew Ann Arbor which is listed at $1,825, 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 38 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 $1,611 which is $6,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Side.

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