
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thurston Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $400 (123 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Thurston area of Ann Arbor.


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Lion

Park Plaza

The Forum Apartments

533 Elizabeth St

316 Thompson St

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323 Packard St

120 N Division St

428 S Division St

1352 Wilmot Ct
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311 Thompson St

924 Catherine St

Island Drive

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GreenBrier

1556a Jones Dr

601 E William St

1028 Fuller Rd

University Plaza

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420 Hill St

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios
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Medical Center Court

Huron Towers

802 S Main St

1340 N University Ct

Forest Plaza Apartments

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The Haven of Ann Arbor

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813 S Main St

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812 Mary St

Carriage House Apartments

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The Highlands Apartments
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332 E William St

703 S Forest Ave

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728 S Main St

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Traver Ridge

555 E William St, Unit 13c

Parc Pointe Apartments

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Owl Creek

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Villas at Northstar

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400 Maynard

Shoreview Apartments
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125 Hill Street Apartments

Varsity Management

Oakcliff Apartments

406 Packard Apartments

555 E William St

215-217 N Ashley St

618 South Main Apartments

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727 E Kingsley St

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5121 Plymouth Road, Unit Upper

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555 S Forest Ave
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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 | $1,856 | $1,030 | $2,800 |
| Thurston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $1,100 | $4,043 |
| Thurston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $605 | $5,020 |
| Thurston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $544 | $4,575 |
| Thurston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $999 | $6,100 |
| Thurston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $895 | $5,750 |
| Thurston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,920 | $1,200 | $7,680 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Z Place Apartments priced from $999. 912 Sybil St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Thurston apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt1 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| 912 Sybil St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Z West Apartments | B2 Alt2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,195 |
| Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| GreenBrier | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,315 |
| 420 Hill St | S 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 307 Thompson - Furnished Studios | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Traver Crossing | The Au Gres | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thurston, MI
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thurston area is the $0.56 price per square foot City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Thurston apartment is the House Model at 807 S Main St starting at $2,900 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the North Central Ann Arbor 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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| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.56 |
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 720 S Main St | House | 4BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Six11 | 4BR/4BA - E | 4BR,4BA | $1.43 |
| Traver Ridge | The Johannes | 3BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt2 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Traver Crossing | The Au Gres | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Landmark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| GreenBrier | 1 Bedroom 3rd Floor Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thurston?
The cheapest apartment in Thurston is 323 Packard St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Thurston costs $2,159.
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 276 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 $1,499 which is $660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thurston.
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