Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI from $500 (62 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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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 Redwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Redwood

720-820 N Redwood AveYpsilanti, MI 48198
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North Rosewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Rosewood

755-825 N Rosewood StYpsilanti, 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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Towne Centre Place 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Centre Place 62+

401 W Michigan AveYpsilanti, 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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410 W Forest Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 W Forest Ave

410 W Forest AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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314 Pearl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Pearl St

314 Pearl StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Campbell Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Apartments

736 Campbell AveYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ypsilanti, MI area range in price from $775 to $2,999 with an overall median price of $2,200. The three Ypsilanti neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are College Heights at $885, Depot Town at $775, and Gault Village at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ypsilanti Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
College Heights$1,900$885271
Depot Town$1,900$775110
Gault Village$1,900$775115
Nancy Park$1,900$77599
Normal Park$1,900$795259
Prospect Park$1,900$775103
Downtown Ypsilanti$2,800$79587
Ford Lake$2,800$77564
Midtown Ypsilanti$2,800$8959

Cheapest Available Ypsilanti Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ypsilanti, MI is a Studio unit found at 703 Washtenaw Rd in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood priced from $625. Aspen Chase in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ypsilanti apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
703 Washtenaw Rd703 - roomStudio,1BA$625
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$899
Golfside LakeErieStudio,1BA$899
108 Washtenaw AveStudioStudio,1BA$900
211 N Washington StStudioStudio,1BA$900
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$912
EvergreenBelmont1BR,1BA$919
The Ranches Of RosebrookTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom (Legacy)2BR,1BA$925
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 801-2...2BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ypsilanti area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Oakridge Apartments in the in the Prospect Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Ypsilanti apartment is the One Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village starting at $1,100 with a $0.88 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.
Oakridge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Cross Street VillageOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.88
The Lake Shore ApartmentsUltimate Garbo3BR,2BA$1.36
Eastern Lofts Apartment HomesCALLERY2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Arbor Circle Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
404 Forest2br/1ba2BR,1BA$0.99
River Drive ApartmentsBirch with Balcony 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.37
The VillasThe Brightmoor2BR,1BA$1.17
922 Holmes Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 800-2...2BR,1BA$1.39

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ypsilanti, MI

Ranked #36

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Ypsilanti, MI

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $935.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ypsilanti?

The cheapest apartment in Ypsilanti is Aspen Chase which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Ypsilanti costs $2,200.

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 301 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 $992 which is $1,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ypsilanti.

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