Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Area Ann Arbor, MI from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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2915 Chesterfield St

Ann ArborMI48104
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Ann Arbor Woods
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$1,241 - $1,964
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$1,241 - $1,964

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Ann Arbor Woods

2167 Medford RdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Pine Valley
$1,530 - $1,630
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$1,530 - $1,630

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Pine Valley

1521 Pine Valley BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The George
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$1,701 - $3,548
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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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State Street Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

State Street Village

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

Cheapest Available South Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Area area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Hidden Valley Club priced from $1,073. Spruce Knob Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable South Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden Valley ClubThe Rivard1BR,1BA$1,073
Spruce Knob ApartmentsThe Van Gogh1BR,1BA$1,099
Arbor Village ApartmentsThe Washtenaw Premium1BR,1BA$1,227
Ann Arbor WoodsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,241
Homestead CommonsB2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Area, MI

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Area area is the $1.62 price per square foot Plymouth Model at State Street Village in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,049. The second greatest value South Area apartment is the Sheldrake Model at Ponds at Georgetown Apartments starting at $2,038 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
State Street VillagePlymouth3BR,2.5BA$1.62
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSheldrake2BR,2BA$1.94
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
IvanhoeSpacious 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Bal...2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Apt.2BR,1.5BA$1.99
South Grove ApartmentsHUME1BR,1BA$1.74
Mill Creek Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Arbor Village ApartmentsThe Washtenaw1BR,1BA$1.96
Homestead CommonsA1BR,1BA$2.03
Spruce Knob ApartmentsThe Van Gogh1BR,1BA$1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Area Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Area?

The cheapest apartment in South Area is Hidden Valley Club which is listed at $1,073, while the average apartment in South Area costs $2,537.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Area?

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 22 regular apartments in South Area 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 Area?

Cheap apartments in South Area have an average cost of $363 which is $2,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Area.

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