
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thurston Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $544 (134 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

1803 Hill St

806 Hill St

Huron Towers

533 Elizabeth St

Haven on Geddes

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2018 Pontiac Trl, Unit 1

1544 Jones Dr

1552 Jones Dr
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332 E William St

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Abbey

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Forest Plaza Apartments

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323 Packard St

528 S 5th Ave

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812 Mary St

528 S 5th Ave

407 N Ashley St

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Island Drive

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535 Packard St, Unit 3 and 4
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GreenBrier

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Traver Crossing

1556a Jones Dr

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813 S Main St

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Traver Courts

414 Division

805 E Huron St

303 E Madison St, Unit 1

125 Hill Street Apartments

420 Hill St
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215-217 Packard St

618 Packard St

The Viscount

Heritage House

The Algonquin

802 S Main St

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

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522 Packard St - 5 Minute Walk to UofM Campus

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The Haven of Ann Arbor

522 N Division St
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1556 Jones Dr

503 Church St

555 E William St, Unit 17L

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The Highlands Apartments

1341 Geddes Ave

607 Hill St

303 E Madison St, Unit 2

109 N Thayer St

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Parc Pointe Apartments

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Bradford House
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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 | $1,714 | $1,050 | $2,977 |
| Thurston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $825 | $6,465 |
| Thurston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $846 | $5,089 |
| Thurston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $887 | $4,575 |
| Thurston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $949 | $4,400 |
| Thurston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $750 | $5,000 |
| Thurston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,355 | $1,321 | $6,790 |
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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 1803 Hill St priced from $825. Z West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $846. Here are the most affordable Thurston apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 Hill St | 1803 Hill St. | 1BR,3BA | $825 |
| Z West Apartments | B3 Alt1 | 2BR,2BA | $846 |
| Varsity Management | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
| Haven on Geddes | Bi-Level 'Townhome' - By the Bed Lease - one be... | 3BR,1BA | $999 |
| University Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 502 N State St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Abbey | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,177 |
| 323 Packard St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thurston, MI
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thurston area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1803 Hill St. Model at 1803 Hill St in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Thurston apartment is the City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor starting at $1,285 with a $0.57 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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| 1803 Hill St | 1803 Hill St. | 1BR,3.5BA | $0.30 |
| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.57 |
| 518 Monroe St | Per Bedroom - Shared House | 1BR,1BA | $0.49 |
| 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth | 533 Elizabeth St | 5BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Z Place Apartments | D1 - 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Six11 | 4BR/4BA - C | 4BR,4BA | $1.29 |
| Truth House - All Inclusive | Double Room - Per Bed - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Fuller Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Layout 3A | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 915 S. Division | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thurston?
The cheapest apartment in Thurston is 1803 Hill St which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Thurston costs $1,704.
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 310 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 $1,260 which is $444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thurston.
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