Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI from $695 (124 Rentals)

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406 N Hamilton St, Unit 3
$750

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Base Rent$750
Total Monthly Price$750
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406 N Hamilton St, Unit 3

406 N Hamilton StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Covington Apartments
$955 - $1,410

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Base Rent$955 - $1,410
Total Monthly Price$955 - $1,410
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Covington Apartments

1926 Washtenaw AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Lake Pointe
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$995 - $1,135

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Base Rent$995 - $1,135
Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,135
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Lake Pointe

5900 Bridge RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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$1,000 - $1,100
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739 Harriet St

YpsilantiMI48197

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504 Saint Johns St
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$1,045 - $1,295

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Base Rent$1,045 - $1,295
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504 Saint Johns St

504 Saint JohnYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Lynden Parke
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$1,050 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,050 - $1,400
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Lynden Parke

2224 Golfside DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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203 E Cross St, Unit Apt 2
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
Total Monthly Price$1,050
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

203 E Cross St, Unit Apt 2

203 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI 48198
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The Red Lion
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$1,060 - $1,200

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Base Rent$1,060 - $1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

The Red Lion

159-209 S Grove StYpsilanti, MI 48198
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The Ranches Of Rosebrook
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$1,090 - $1,115

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Base Rent$1,090 - $1,115
Total Monthly Price$1,090 - $1,115
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 30

The Ranches Of Rosebrook

204 S Harris StYpsilanti, MI 48198
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1100 W Michigan Ave
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$1,095 - $1,250

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Base Rent$1,095 - $1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,095 - $1,250
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

1100 W Michigan Ave

1100 W Michigan AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Fairway Trails Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,609

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Base Rent$1,199 - $1,609
Total Monthly Price$1,199 - $1,609
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Fairway Trails Apartments

214 S Hewitt RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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802 Lowell St, Unit #4
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 12

802 Lowell St, Unit #4

802 Lowell StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Chestnut Lake
$1,220 - $1,765

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Base Rent$1,220 - $1,765
Total Monthly Price$1,220 - $1,765
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Chestnut Lake

1450 Chestnut DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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1305 S Congress St
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$1,222 - $1,757

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Base Rent$1,222 - $1,757
Total Monthly Price$1,222 - $1,757
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1305 S Congress St

1305 S Congress StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ypsilanti, MI area range in price from $695 to $3,347 with an overall median price of $1,301. The three Ypsilanti neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Nancy Park at $1,192, Gault Village at $1,199, and Prospect Park at $1,205. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ypsilanti Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Nancy Park$1,192$69566
Gault Village$1,199$69571
Prospect Park$1,205$69571
Ford Lake$1,209$69542
Downtown Ypsilanti$1,222$69563
Depot Town$1,225$69582
Midtown Ypsilanti$1,300$69513
Normal Park$1,325$695210
College Heights$1,409$695291

Cheapest Available Ypsilanti Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ypsilanti, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at 206 N. Normal in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood priced from $695. River Street Apartments in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ypsilanti apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
206 N. NormalPrivate Room in Apt 1 - BEAUTIFUL 4BD / 2BA - E...4BR,2BA$695
River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
410 W. Forest (Bishop Pickering LLC)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$943
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$949
EvergreenCarpenter1BR,1BA$949
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 800-2...2BR,1BA$950
ONE11 YPSILANTI PARK1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Arbor One ApartmentsThe Husky1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ypsilanti area is the $1.08 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village in the in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Ypsilanti apartment is the 201 N Normal St Model at 201 N Normal St, Unit 201 North Normal St, Apt 3# starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Aspen Ridge Village 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.
Cross Street VillageTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
201 N Normal St, Unit 201 North Normal St, Apt 3#201 N Normal St3BR,1BA$1.21
Eastern Lofts Apartment HomesCALLERY2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Arbor Circle Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Sparrow Wood ApartmentsSparrow Wood2BR,2BA$1.38
RoundtreeThe Willow2BR,1BA$1.10
Woodcreek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
River Drive ApartmentsBirch with Balcony 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.40
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.24
410 W. Forest (Bishop Pickering LLC)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $960.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ypsilanti?

The cheapest apartment in Ypsilanti is 410 W. Forest (Bishop Pickering LLC) which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Ypsilanti costs $1,301.

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 493 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 $627 which is $674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ypsilanti.

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