Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thurston Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (147 Rentals)

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203 E Davis Ave
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$950
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6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

203 E Davis Ave

203 E Davis AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Forest Plaza Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,545
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$1,150 - $1,545

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Forest Plaza Apartments

715 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Abbey
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$1,177 - $3,530
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$1,177 - $3,530

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$1,177 - $3,530
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16

Abbey

909 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Island Drive
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$1,199 - $2,370
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$1,199 - $2,370

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$1,199 - $2,370
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Island Drive

1099 Maiden LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 1552 Jones Dr

$1,150 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1552 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105
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1223 Hill St
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$1,230 - $1,350
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$1,230 - $1,350

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$1,230 - $1,350
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

1223 Hill St

1223 Hill StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 1556 Jones Dr

$1,300 - $1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1556 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105

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Traver Crossing
$1,349 - $2,129
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$1,349 - $2,129

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Traver Crossing

1984 Traver RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Traver Ridge
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$1,349 - $2,319
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$1,349 - $2,319

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$1,349 - $2,319
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Traver Ridge

2395 Leslie CirAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 805 E Huron St

$1,350 - $1,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

805 E Huron St

Ann ArborMI48104
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The Haven of Ann Arbor
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$1,412 - $3,733
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$1,412 - $3,733

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$1,412 - $3,733
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The Haven of Ann Arbor

459 Village Green BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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812 Mary St
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$1,500
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$1,500

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812 Mary St

812 Mary StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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323 Packard St
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$1,500 - $1,800
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$1,500 - $1,800

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$1,500 - $1,800
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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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813 S Main St
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$1,500 - $1,750
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$1,500 - $1,750

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$1,500 - $1,750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

813 S Main St

813 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Highlands Apartments
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$1,555 - $2,280
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$1,555 - $2,280

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$1,555 - $2,280
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

The Highlands Apartments

1681-1699 Broadway StAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Brown Street Apartments
$1,600 - $2,000
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$1,600 - $2,000

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$1,600 - $2,000
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Brown Street Apartments

824 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Parc Pointe Apartments
$1,630 - $2,215
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$1,630 - $2,215

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$1,630 - $2,215
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Parc Pointe Apartments

1901 Pointe LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Villas at Northstar
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$1,720 - $3,014
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$1,720 - $3,014

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Villas at Northstar

2820 Windwood DrAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Medical Center CourtThe HuronStudio,1BA$1,249
GreenBrier1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,279
Leaird Drive Studios - All Utilities IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,315
Forest Plaza Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,340
Traver RidgeThe Wolfgang1BR,1BA$1,349
Traver CrossingThe Au Gres1BR,1BA$1,349
Island DriveOne Bedroom Phase 31BR,1BA$1,350
420 Hill StS 1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$1.32
518 Monroe StHouse ($1459/person - 6 person total)6BR,4BA$0.72
Hideaway ApartmentsTraver w/ Two Car Garage4BR,3.5BA$1.68
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St5BR,1BA$0.50
Six114BR/4BA - C4BR,4BA$1.36
Saga Ann ArborC13BR,2BA$1.59
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt2 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Traver RidgeThe Wolfgang1BR,1BA$1.59
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.72
Traver CrossingThe Au Gres1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #22

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Ann Arbor. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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