Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI from $500 (67 Rentals)

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Village Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Grove Apartments

1103-1173 S Harris RdYpsilanti, MI 48198
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703 Washtenaw Rd
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

703 Washtenaw Rd

703 Washtenaw RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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206 N Normal St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

206 N Normal St

206 N Normal StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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508 N Hamilton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

508 N Hamilton St

508 N Hamilton StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Harvey Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Place

51-89 Riley CtYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Lakeview
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

9910 Geraldine StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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424 Madison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

424 Madison St

424 Madison StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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EMUCampus Apt Bldg
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EMUCampus Apt Bldg

512 WashtenawYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Eagles Nest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagles Nest Apartments

329 Jarvis StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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North Rosewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Rosewood

755-825 N Rosewood StYpsilanti, MI 48198
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North Redwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Redwood

720-820 N Redwood AveYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Golfside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golfside Apartments

2705 Golfside DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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815-829 E George Pl
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

815-829 E George Pl

815-829 E George PlYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Aspen Chase
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Chase

2960 International DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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525 N Adams St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

525 N Adams St

525 N Adams StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

596 S Hamilton StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Parkhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhill Apartments

1932 Washtenaw RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI

Pricing Updated: 01/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ypsilanti, MI area range in price from $805 to $3,700 with an overall median price of $1,810. The three Ypsilanti neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Gault Village at $805, Nancy Park at $805, and Prospect Park at $805. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ypsilanti Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Gault Village$1,597$805108
Nancy Park$1,597$80588
Prospect Park$1,597$805106
Normal Park$1,695$838212
College Heights$1,805$838243
Depot Town$2,000$805115
Downtown Ypsilanti$2,000$84079
Ford Lake$2,000$80551
Midtown Ypsilanti$2,000$9178

Cheapest Available Ypsilanti Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ypsilanti, MI is a Studio unit found at 206 N Normal St in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood priced from $650. 703 Washtenaw Rd in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ypsilanti apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
206 N Normal St206-2 Room for rentStudio,1BA$650
703 Washtenaw Rd703 - roomStudio,1BA$650
Haverhill on Clark1BD-C1BR,1BA$794
108 Washtenaw AveStudioStudio,1BA$840
211 N Washington StStudioStudio,1BA$840
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 736-51BR,1BA$850
Huron VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Country Meadows1 Bedroom, 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$899
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$899
922 Holmes Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ypsilanti area is the $1.11 price per square foot 110 Woodward St Model at 110 Woodward St, Unit Lower Level in the in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Ypsilanti apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Oakridge Apartments starting at $1,349 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Prospect Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ypsilanti apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
110 Woodward St, Unit Lower Level110 Woodward St3BR,1BA$1.11
Oakridge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Cross Street VillageOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.88
Eastern Lofts Apartment HomesCALLERY2BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Lake Shore ApartmentsUltimate Bacall2BR,2BA$1.32
The VillasThe Donahue2BR,2BA$1.35
Arbor Circle Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Lake PointeLake Pointe- Small2BR,1BA$1.34
922 Holmes Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
127 College Pl - Utilities Included1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Ypsilanti Overview

Whether you like the hustle and bustle of university life, the quiet settings of great outdoor spaces, or prefer to enjoy Midwest history, life in Ypsilanti apartments has plenty to offer. Eastern Michigan University has more than 20,000 students, set against a preserved historic Ypsilanti downtown that evokes memories of America's great industrial history. Ypsilanti is close to Detroit, making it easy to get out of town for business or family holidays.

Why live in Ypsilanti, MI?

Ypsilanti is a great combination of university town and historic Midwest city. The university and the city host several cultural events, and food options range from classic American to a wide variety of international cuisines. When you need to get away from it all or want to expand your horizons, Ypsilanti's location between Ann Arbor and Detroit gives you several options.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ypsilanti Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ypsilanti?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ypsilanti is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ypsilanti?

The cheapest apartment in Ypsilanti is Haverhill on Clark which is listed at $794, while the average apartment in Ypsilanti costs $1,810.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ypsilanti?

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 465 regular apartments in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti?

Cheap apartments in Ypsilanti have an average cost of $582 which is $1,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ypsilanti.

Expert Rental Resources

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