Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $865 (38 Rentals)

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Ann Arbor Woods
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$1,064 - $2,044

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Base Rent$1,064 - $2,044

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ann Arbor Woods

2167 Medford RdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1516 Jewett St, Unit 2
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 19

1516 Jewett St, Unit 2

1516 Jewett StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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State Street Village
$1,499 - $3,539

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Base Rent$1,499 - $3,539

Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $3,539
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

State Street Village

2225 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Pine Valley
$1,510 - $1,600

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Base Rent$1,510 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,510 - $1,600
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pine Valley

1521 Pine Valley BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The George
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$1,581 - $3,548

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Base Rent$1,581 - $3,548

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The George

2502 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 225 Briarcrest
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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225 Briarcrest, Unit 202

225 Briarcrest
Ann ArborMI48104
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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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3139 Professional Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3139 Professional Dr

3139 Professional DrAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 2824 Whitewood St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2824 Whitewood St

Ann ArborMI48104

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 1 Bed unit found at Mulberry Row Apartments priced from $1,000. Ann Arbor Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,064. Here are the most affordable South Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mulberry Row Apartments1 bed1BR, 1BA$1,000
Ann Arbor WoodsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$1,064
Hidden Valley ClubThe Rivard1BR, 1BA$1,073
Arbor Village ApartmentsThe Tappan2BR, 2BA$1,304
Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MIThe Lloyd - Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,349
Arbor Hills ApartmentsCM2B1B2BR, 1BA$1,375
Homestead CommonsB2BR, 1BA$1,395
State Street VillageMiller2BR, 2BA$1,499
Pine Valley2 Bedroom Hearthstone 2nd Floor2BR, 1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ann Arbor, MI

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ann Arbor area is the $1.00 price per square foot House Model at 1532 Packard St in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Ann Arbor apartment is the 1540 Packard St Model at 1540 Packard St, Unit Apt 2 in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting at $980 with a $0.49 price per square foot. 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.
1532 Packard StHouse5BR, 2.5BA$1.00
1540 Packard St, Unit Apt 21540 Packard St4BR, 2BA$0.49
State Street VillageMiller2BR, 2BA$1.59
The Villas at Main StreetThe Arbor1BR, 1BA$1.87
Homestead CommonsB2BR, 1BA$1.59
Pine Valley2 Bedroom Alpine 2nd Floor2BR, 1BA$1.82
Arbor Haus Apartments - Ann Arbor, MIThe Coleman - Renovated2BR, 1BA$1.79
Arbor Hills ApartmentsBG2G1B2BR, 1BA$1.76
Mulberry Row Apartments1 bed1BR, 1BA$1.38
Hidden Valley ClubThe Rivard1BR, 1BA$1.56

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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 Mulberry Row Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in South Ann Arbor costs $1,999.

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 96 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 $1,639 which is $360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ann Arbor.

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