
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $1,000 (29 Rentals)
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Carleton Court

Hidden Valley Club

Arbor Village Apartments

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Mulberry Row Apartments

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Ann Arbor Woods
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Ivanhoe

Arbor Hills Apartments

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2319 Packard St, Unit Pattengill Condominiums Apt B106

111 Fieldcrest St, Unit 205

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Pine Valley
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1411 Golden Ave, Unit 3

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Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes

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The George

1014 Granger Ave

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The Villas at Main Street

1425-1427 S State St

3412 Edgewood Dr, Unit 3412
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3139 Professional Dr

2317 Packard St

1600 Packard St

1401 Golden Ave

1322 S Forest Ave

2455 S Main St

Eastwind Apartments
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State Street Village
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ann Arbor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ann Arbor Studio Apartments | $1,461 | $1,020 | $1,901 |
| South Ann Arbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,195 | $2,459 |
| South Ann Arbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,200 | $3,439 |
| South Ann Arbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $1,365 | $3,548 |
| South Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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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 Studio unit found at Hidden Valley Club priced from $1,090. Arbor Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable South Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Club | The Yost | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Arbor Village Apartments | The Washtenaw | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ann Arbor Woods | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,206 |
| Homestead Commons | B | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Ivanhoe | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Mulberry Row Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arbor Hills Apartments | CM2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Pine Valley | 1 Bedroom Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,530 |
| Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed / 1 Bath Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1,632 |
| The Villas at Main Street | The Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ann Arbor, MI
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ann Arbor area is the $1.94 price per square foot Sheldrake Model at Ponds at Georgetown Apartments in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,038. The second greatest value South Ann Arbor apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Mulberry Row Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponds at Georgetown Apartments | Sheldrake | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Mulberry Row Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bed / 1 Bath Apt. | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Villas at Main Street | The Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Arbor Hills Apartments | CU2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Pine Valley | 1 Bedroom Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Ivanhoe | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Arbor Village Apartments | The Washtenaw Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Homestead Commons | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Hidden Valley Club | The Yost | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 Arbor Village Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in South Ann Arbor costs $4,500.
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 130 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 $2,204 which is $2,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ann Arbor.
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