
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South University Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (75 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the South University area of Ann Arbor.


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Brown Street Apartments

Huron Towers

Island Drive

Tradewind Apartments

528 S 5th Ave

215 N Division St, Unit 3

501 N 5th Ave, Unit 3
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805 E Huron St

332 E William St

522 N Division St, Unit #3
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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 | $2,013 | $1,125 | $2,990 |
South University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,150 | $3,950 |
South University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $1,250 | $4,995 |
South University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $1,455 | $4,350 |
South University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $999 | $7,000 |
South University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $899 | $7,350 |
South University 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,464 | $1,559 | $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 2 Beds unit found at Brown Street Apartments priced from $1,200. Nob Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. 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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Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Nob Hill Apartments | DM1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Fuller Apartments | 2-Bedroom Center apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,530 |
307 Thompson | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,625 |
125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
618 South Main Apartments | Studio 1 Bath 555 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
400 Maynard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Dean Apartments | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South University, MI
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South University area is the $0.75 price per square foot D2 Model at Saga Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,124. The second greatest value South University apartment is the 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom C Model at Six11 starting at $1,499 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor 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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Saga Ann Arbor | D2 | 4BR,3BA | $0.75 |
Six11 | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom C | 4BR,4BA | $1.25 |
Geddes Hill Apartments | 4 BR Ranch | 4BR,1.5BA | $3.09 |
Corner House Apartments | Three-Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Brown Street Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Landmark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Fuller Apartments | 2-Bedroom Corner Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
125 Hill Street Apartments | The Hill | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Dean Apartments | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Nob Hill Apartments | DM1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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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 Nob Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,355, while the average apartment in South University costs $6,800.
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 64 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 $1,071 which is $5,729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South University.
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