Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plansmart Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (30 Rentals)
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1550 Jones Dr

Island Drive

317 E Ann St

GreenBrier

Huron Towers

407 N Ashley St

1028 Fuller Rd

Villas at Northstar

Huron Flats

The Highlands Apartments
Plansmart, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plansmart?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plansmart Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $1,000 | $2,525 |
| Plansmart 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $1,150 | $2,675 |
| Plansmart 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $1,300 | $3,795 |
| Plansmart 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $1,272 | $4,010 |
| Plansmart 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $999 | $5,450 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Plansmart Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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Cheapest Available Plansmart Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plansmart area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Island Drive priced from $1,199. GreenBrier has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Plansmart apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Drive | One Bedroom Phase 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| GreenBrier | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Traver Crossing | The Cheboygan | 2BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Villas at Northstar | Lenox | 2BR,2BA | $1,415 |
| Traver Ridge | The George | 2BR,2BA | $1,449 |
| Huron Towers | 6 | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| Owl Creek | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,872 |
| Beekman on Broadway | AA | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plansmart, MI
As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plansmart area is the $1.72 price per square foot Pierpont Wooded View Model at Hideaway Apartments in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $4,299. The second greatest value Plansmart apartment is the Apartment Model at 301 N State St starting at $3,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plansmart apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hideaway Apartments | Pierpont Wooded View | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.72 |
| 301 N State St | Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Traver Crossing | The Cheboygan | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 215 S 4th Ave, Unit 2B | 215 S 4th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Traver Ridge | The George | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Varsity(MI) | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Villas at Northstar | Waterford | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| GreenBrier | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 207 S 7th St, Unit 2 | 207 S 7th St | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePlansmart, Ann Arbor, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Plansmart Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plansmart Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Plansmart?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plansmart is under $1,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plansmart?
The cheapest apartment in Plansmart is Island Drive which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Plansmart costs $11,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plansmart?
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 93 regular apartments in Plansmart 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 Plansmart?
Cheap apartments in Plansmart have an average cost of $724 which is $10,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plansmart.
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