Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Area Ann Arbor, MI from $900 (20 Rentals)

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Ann Arbor Woods
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$1,216 - $2,551
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ann Arbor Woods

2167 Medford RdAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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$2,195

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 16

3306 Alpine Dr

Ann ArborMI48108
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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 Ann Arbor Woods priced from $1,216. South Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here are the most affordable South Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ann Arbor WoodsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,216
South GroveB2BR,1BA$1,220
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
IvanhoeThe Ivanhoe Apartments - Spacious 1 Bed / 1 Bat...1BR,1BA$1,325
Spruce Knob ApartmentsThe Van Gogh1BR,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Area, MI

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Area area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath TH Model at Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $3,139. The second greatest value South Area apartment is the Sandpiper Model at Ponds at Georgetown Apartments starting at $3,121 with a $2.31 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.
Woodbury Gardens Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed / 2.5 Bath TH3BR,2.5BA$2.15
Ponds at Georgetown ApartmentsSandpiper3BR,2BA$2.31
Hidden Valley ClubThe Packard2BR,1BA$1.74
Mulberry Row Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Homestead CommonsB2BR,1BA$1.62
Pine Valley2 Bedroom Hearthstone 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.80
South GroveAp1BR,1BA$1.81
Mill Creek Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
IvanhoeThe Ivanhoe Apartments - Spacious 1 Bed / 1 Bat...1BR,1BA$1.92
Spruce Knob ApartmentsThe Van Gogh1BR,1BA$2.13

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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 Ann Arbor Woods which is listed at $1,216, while the average apartment in South Area costs $3,142.

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 25 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 $971 which is $2,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Area.

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