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Hidden Valley Club
600 Hidden Valley Club DrAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Area Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (20 Rentals)
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Ann Arbor Woods
2167 Medford RdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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South Grove Apartments
3510 Pheasant Run CirAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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Arbor Village Apartments
2021 Medford RdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Mulberry Row Apartments
2716 Packard RdAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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Homestead Commons
3103 Homestead Commons DrAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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Pine Valley
1521 Pine Valley BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes
1245 Astor DrAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Mill Creek Townhomes
3180 Chelsea CirAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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Ivanhoe
1529-1537 Pine Valley BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The George
2502 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Ponds at Georgetown Apartments
2469-2511 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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3265 Boardwalk DrAnn Arbor, MI 48108
3306 Alpine Dr
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Spruce Knob Apartments
2960 Birch Hollow DrAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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1600 Packard St
1600 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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State Street Village
2225 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
2403 Packard St
Ann ArborMI48104
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South Area, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Area Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $1,148 | $2,039 |
| South Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $1,216 | $2,265 |
| South Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $1,250 | $3,107 |
| South Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $1,760 | $3,608 |
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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 Spruce Knob Apartments priced from $999. Hidden Valley Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,148. Here are the most affordable South Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Spruce Knob Apartments | The Van Gogh | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Hidden Valley Club | The Yost | Studio,1BA | $1,148 |
| Ann Arbor Woods | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,216 |
| South Grove Apartments | HUME | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Mulberry Row Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Area, MI
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Area 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 Area apartment is the Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Bal... Model at Ivanhoe starting at $1,695 with a $1.76 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ponds at Georgetown Apartments | Sheldrake | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Ivanhoe | Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Bal... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
| Mulberry Row Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Arbor Village Apartments | The Victors | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| South Grove Apartments | HUME | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Pine Valley | 1 Bedroom Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Mill Creek Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Homestead Commons | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Spruce Knob Apartments | The Van Gogh | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Hidden Valley Club | The Yost | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
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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 Spruce Knob Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Area costs $2,585.
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 23 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 $950 which is $1,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Area.
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