
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thurston Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (97 Rentals)
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540 Walnut St

715 Arbor St, Unit #2

323 Packard St

1328 Geddes Ave

1550 Jones Dr

408 E Jefferson St

317 E Ann St

Forest Plaza Apartments

120 N Division St
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GreenBrier

903 Mary St

601 E William St

1340 N University Ct

630 Packard St

The Haven of Ann Arbor

Huron Towers

407 N Ashley St

1028 Fuller Rd

Villas at Northstar
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The Highlands Apartments

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

Carriage House Apartments

813 S Main St

322 S Division St

226 Packard St

332 E William St

Varsity Management

927 S Forest Ave

705 S Division St
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316 N State St

Park Plaza

Parc Pointe Apartments

518 S 4th Ave

Owl Creek

800 Lawrence St, Unit Unit 1
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Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thurston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Studio Apartments | $1,775 | $1,145 | $3,383 |
| Thurston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $999 | $4,043 |
| Thurston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $1,099 | $4,349 |
| Thurston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,272 | $4,575 |
| Thurston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $999 | $6,399 |
| Thurston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $895 | $7,500 |
| Thurston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,740 | $1,295 | $9,200 |
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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Thurston Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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Cheapest Available Thurston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thurston area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Island Drive priced from $999. Traver Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Thurston apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Drive | One Bedroom Phase 3 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Traver Ridge | The Wolfgang | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| GreenBrier | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,315 |
| The Haven of Ann Arbor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,388 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Huron Towers | 6 | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| Villas at Northstar | Waterford | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Traver Courts | Kipling+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thurston, MI
As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thurston area is the $1.72 price per square foot Pierpont Wooded View Model at Hideaway Apartments in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $4,299. The second greatest value Thurston apartment is the City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor starting at $1,270 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thurston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hideaway Apartments | Pierpont Wooded View | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.72 |
| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.56 |
| 807 S Main St | home | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Barrister | 6BR/2.0BA | 6BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| VERVE Ann Arbor | 4BR - 09 | 4BR,4BA | $1.65 |
| Traver Ridge | The Wolfgang | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Traver Courts | Kipling+ | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| GreenBrier | 1 Bedroom 3rd Floor Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thurston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thurston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thurston is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thurston?
The cheapest apartment in Thurston is Island Drive which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Thurston costs $11,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thurston?
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 245 regular apartments in Thurston 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 Thurston?
Cheap apartments in Thurston have an average cost of $1,165 which is $10,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thurston.
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