Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (26 Rentals)

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Ann Arbor Woods
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$1,329 - $2,551
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Ann Arbor Woods

2167 Medford RdAnn 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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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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101 Fieldcrest St

Ann ArborMI48103

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. Ivanhoe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. 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
IvanhoeThe Ivanhoe Apartments - Spacious 1 Bed / 1 Bat...1BR,1BA$1,325
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,329
Arbor Hills ApartmentsCM2B1B2BR,1BA$1,375
Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MIThe Burton - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,399
Pine Valley2 Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1,500
Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Apt.2BR,1BA$1,518
Homestead CommonsB2BR,1BA$1,570
Hidden Valley ClubThe Packard2BR,1BA$1,639
Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State StNow Available - 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ann Arbor, MI

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ann Arbor area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath TH Model at Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,827. The second greatest value South Ann Arbor apartment is the Greenwood Model at ReNew Ann Arbor starting at $2,309 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Bryant 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.
Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed / 1.5 Bath TH2BR,1.5BA$2.21
ReNew Ann ArborGreenwood2BR,2BA$2.09
Hidden Valley ClubThe Packard2BR,1BA$1.74
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
3139 Professional Dr2 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer2BR,1BA$2.00
Homestead CommonsB2BR,1BA$1.79
Pine Valley2 Bedroom Hearthstone 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.80
Arbor Hills ApartmentsBG2B1B2BR,1BA$1.70
Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MIThe Burton - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.91
IvanhoeThe Ivanhoe Apartments - Spacious 1 Bed / 1 Bat...1BR,1BA$1.92

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South Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

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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 Ivanhoe which is listed at $1,325, 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 87 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 $2,310 which is $3,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ann Arbor.

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