
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thurston Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (147 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Thurston area of Ann Arbor.


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533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth, Unit 533 Elizabeth

533 Elizabeth St

Huron Towers

533 Elizabeth St, Unit 2

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203 E Davis Ave

1544 Jones Dr

1548 Jones Dr

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Forest Plaza Apartments

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Abbey
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Island Drive

1552 Jones Dr

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1223 Hill St

924 Catherine St

GreenBrier

630 Packard St

1556a Jones Dr

1633 Leaird Dr

Leaird Drive Studios - All Utilities Included

1556 Jones Dr
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414 Division

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Traver Crossing

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Traver Ridge

805 E Huron St

University Plaza

420 Hill St

The Algonquin

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The Haven of Ann Arbor

802 S Main St

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios
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428 S Division St

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812 Mary St

Haven on Geddes

120 N Division St

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812 Mary St

503 Church St

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323 Packard St

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813 S Main St

215-217 Packard St

332 E William St
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The Highlands Apartments

1303 Wilmot St, Unit 21

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Brown Street Apartments

Kingsley Apartments

607 Hill St

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Parc Pointe Apartments

Traver Courts

522 N Division St

400 Maynard

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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 | $1,811 | $1,195 | $2,607 |
| Thurston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,150 | $4,461 |
| Thurston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $846 | $4,349 |
| Thurston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $709 | $4,575 |
| Thurston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,081 | $5,600 |
| Thurston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $750 | $5,000 |
| Thurston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,607 | $950 | $8,750 |
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There are currently 147 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 Studio unit found at Medical Center Court priced from $1,249. GreenBrier has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Thurston apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Court | The Huron | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| GreenBrier | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Leaird Drive Studios - All Utilities Included | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,315 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Traver Ridge | The Wolfgang | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Traver Crossing | The Au Gres | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Island Drive | One Bedroom Phase 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 420 Hill St | S 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thurston, MI
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thurston area is the $1.32 price per square foot House Model at 807 S Main St in the in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Thurston apartment is the House ($1459/person - 6 person total) Model at 518 Monroe St starting at $1,459 with a $0.72 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. |
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| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 518 Monroe St | House ($1459/person - 6 person total) | 6BR,4BA | $0.72 |
| Hideaway Apartments | Traver w/ Two Car Garage | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.68 |
| 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth | 533 Elizabeth St | 5BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Six11 | 4BR/4BA - C | 4BR,4BA | $1.36 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt2 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Traver Ridge | The Wolfgang | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Algonquin | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Traver Crossing | The Au Gres | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thurston?
The cheapest apartment in Thurston is GreenBrier which is listed at $1,279, while the average apartment in Thurston costs $1,969.
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 233 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 $1,541 which is $428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thurston.
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