
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South University Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $600 (60 Rentals)
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533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth

Nob Hill Apartments

Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community

University Plaza

323 Packard St

Huron Towers

Island Drive
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South University, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South University Studio Apartments | $1,838 | $1,125 | $2,874 |
South University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,150 | $3,950 |
South University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,250 | $4,995 |
South University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,445 | $4,350 |
South University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $999 | $6,400 |
South University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $1,449 | $7,095 |
South University 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,849 | $699 | $9,400 |
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Cheapest Available South University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South University area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community priced from $1,150. Landmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable South University apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community | Upgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,399 |
Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 3 | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
911 South Main Street | 6-Bed | 6BR,6BA | $1,500 |
Fuller Apartments | 2-Bedroom Center apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,530 |
307 Thompson | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Huron Towers | 15 | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Dean Apartments | 2 Bedroom Flat - 3 month term ONLY | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South University, MI
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South University area is the $1.25 price per square foot home Model at 807 S Main St in the in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value South University apartment is the 533 Elizabeth St Model at 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth starting at $699 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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807 S Main St | home | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth | 533 Elizabeth St | 6BR,2BA | $0.34 |
Saga Ann Arbor | D2 | 4BR,3BA | $0.67 |
Corner House Apartments | Three-Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Fuller Apartments | 2-Bedroom Center apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Sterling Arbor Blu | Unit 08B | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Landmark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Huron Towers | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community | Upgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South University is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South University?
The cheapest apartment in South University is Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in South University costs $6,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South University?
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 32 regular apartments in South University 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 University?
Cheap apartments in South University have an average cost of $1,371 which is $5,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South University.
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