Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ann Arbor Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (19 Rentals)

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805 Spring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

805 Spring St

805 Spring StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
Student Housing
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2211 Dexter Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2211 Dexter Ave

2211 Dexter AveAnn Arbor, MI 48103

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Surrey Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surrey Park

2501 Keystone LnAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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801 W Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 W Madison

801 W MadisonAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Atrio Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrio Apartment Homes

1000 W Huron StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
Student Housing
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Manchester Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Flats

1846 Stadium PlAnn Arbor, MI 48103
Student Housing
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Ashley Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Manor

512 N Ashley StAnn Arbor, MI 48103

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Manchester West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester West

1900 W Liberty StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
Student Housing

Cheapest Available West Ann Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ann Arbor area of Ann Arbor, MI is a Studio unit found at Nob Hill Apartments priced from $1,125. Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable West Ann Arbor apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio,1BA$1,125
Manchester FlatsThe Adam2BR,1BA$1,149
Surrey ParkStudio, One Bath (Sp)Studio,1BA$1,175
Jackson West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185
The Sans SouciTwo Bedroom AVAILABLE NOW!2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ann Arbor, MI

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Ann Arbor area is the $1.25 price per square foot House Model at 807 S Main St in the in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value West Ann Arbor apartment is the The Poseidon Model at Manchester West starting at $1,299 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the New West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ann Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$1.25
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1.37
Mapleridge Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.81
Jackson West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCMO2B1B2BR,1BA$1.62
Arbor Landings1/1 Adler1BR,1BA$1.72
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1.48
The Sans SouciTwo Bedroom AVAILABLE NOW!2BR,1BA$1.49
The Park at Sagebrush CircleAspen1BR,1BA$1.75
Manchester FlatsThe Adam2BR,1BA$1.71

Getting Around the West Ann Arbor Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ann Arbor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Ann Arbor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Ann Arbor is under $1,349.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Ann Arbor?

The cheapest apartment in West Ann Arbor is Jackson West which is listed at $1,185, while the average apartment in West Ann Arbor costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Ann Arbor?

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 27 regular apartments in West Ann Arbor 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 West Ann Arbor?

Cheap apartments in West Ann Arbor have an average cost of $449 which is $5,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ann Arbor.

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