Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $800 (32 Rentals)

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Ann Arbor Woods
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$1,329 - $2,084
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ann Arbor Woods

2167 Medford RdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The George
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$1,806 - $3,608
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The George

2502 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1600 Packard St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Packard St

1600 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1401 Golden Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 Golden Ave

1401 Golden AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104

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1322 S Forest Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 S Forest Ave

1322 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Eastwind Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwind Apartments

2025 S Huron PkyAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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$1,800

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101 Fieldcrest St

Ann ArborMI48103
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State Street Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

State Street Village

2225 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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South Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Mulberry Row Apartments priced from $1,250. Homestead Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable South Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Homestead CommonsB2BR,1BA$1,295
IvanhoeThe Ivanhoe Apartments - Spacious 1 Bed / 1 Bat...1BR,1BA$1,325
Ann Arbor WoodsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,329
Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MIThe Lloyd - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,375
Arbor Hills ApartmentsCM2B1B2BR,1BA$1,375
Pine Valley2 Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1,500
Arbor Village ApartmentsThe Victors2BR,1BA$1,511
Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed / 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$1,719
The Villas at Main StreetThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1,733

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ann Arbor, MI

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ann Arbor area is the $1.89 price per square foot Sheldrake Model at Ponds at Georgetown Apartments in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $1,989. The second greatest value South Ann Arbor apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Mulberry Row Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Ann Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSheldrake2BR,2BA$1.89
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Villas at Main StreetThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1.94
Arbor Village ApartmentsThe Victors2BR,1BA$1.78
Pine Valley2 Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.79
Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MIThe Coleman - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.85
Arbor Hills ApartmentsCU2B1B2BR,1BA$1.73
Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State StShort-Term Lease2BR,1BA$1.19
IvanhoeThe Ivanhoe Apartments - Spacious 1 Bed / 1 Bat...1BR,1BA$1.92
Homestead CommonsA1BR,1BA$2.00

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South Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Ann Arbor Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Ann Arbor?

The cheapest apartment in South Ann Arbor is Homestead Commons which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in South Ann Arbor costs $5,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Ann Arbor?

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 91 regular apartments in South Ann Arbor 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 South Ann Arbor?

Cheap apartments in South Ann Arbor have an average cost of $2,278 which is $3,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ann Arbor.

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