Cheap Homes for Rent in Washtenaw County, MI from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Washtenaw County.

property at 434 N Hamilton St

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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434 N Hamilton St

YpsilantiMI48197
property at 1231 Washtenaw Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1231 Washtenaw Rd, Unit 1

1231 Washtenaw Rd
YpsilantiMI48197

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property at 207 Ballard St

$1,435 - $1,550

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

207 Ballard St

YpsilantiMI48197
property at 209 N Prospect Rd

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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209 N Prospect Rd

YpsilantiMI48198

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property at 2116 Thaler Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2116 Thaler Ave

Ann ArborMI48103
property at 107 Woodward St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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107 Woodward St

YpsilantiMI48197
property at 207 N Summit St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

207 N Summit St

YpsilantiMI48197

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property at 111 Fieldcrest St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

111 Fieldcrest St, Unit 205

111 Fieldcrest St
Ann ArborMI48103
property at 555 E William St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

555 E William St, Unit 12E

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104
property at 719 Oswego Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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719 Oswego Ave

YpsilantiMI48198
property at 656 Oswego Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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656 Oswego Ave

YpsilantiMI48198

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property at 101 Fieldcrest St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Fieldcrest St

Ann ArborMI48103
property at 1800 Abbott Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 5

1800 Abbott Ave, Unit 2

1800 Abbott Ave
Ann ArborMI48103
property at 1285 Commonwealth Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1285 Commonwealth Ave

YpsilantiMI48198

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Cheapest Available Washtenaw County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washtenaw County, MI is a Studio unit found at 206 N Normal St in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood priced from $650. 208 N Hamilton St in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washtenaw County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
206 N Normal St206-2 Room for rentStudio,1BA$650
208 N Hamilton StStudio/ Shared BathStudio,1BA$730
River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Renaissance ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$943
Harvey Place2 Bed 1 Bath Apt.2BR,1BA$945
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$949
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 800-2...2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washtenaw County, MI

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washtenaw County area is the $0.59 price per square foot 1 Bedroom - Shared House Model at 518 Monroe St in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Washtenaw County apartment is the 110 Woodward St Model at 110 Woodward St, Unit Lower Level starting at $1,950 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washtenaw County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
518 Monroe St1 Bedroom - Shared House1BR,1BA$0.59
110 Woodward St, Unit Lower Level110 Woodward St3BR,1BA$1.03
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St5BR,1BA$0.50
Oakridge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
Cross Street VillageTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Whitmore Lake ApartmentsKirkmore Lower2BR,2BA$1.25
Peninsular Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt2 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State StShort-Term Lease2BR,1BA$1.19
Milan Pines1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Washtenaw County

What type of rentals are currently available in Washtenaw County?

There are currently 1191 Apartments for Rent in Washtenaw County, MI with pricing that ranges from $655 to $8,900. There are also 234 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washtenaw County ranging from $750 to $10,360.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washtenaw County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washtenaw County ranges from $750 to $10,360 with an average monthly rent of $4,817.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Washtenaw County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washtenaw County range from $655 to $4,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,799 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,081.

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