Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI from $400 (134 Rentals)

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130 College Pl, Unit 1
$450
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 29

130 College Pl, Unit 1

130 College PlYpsilanti, MI 48197
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River Rain Apartments
$992 - $1,217
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River Rain Apartments

1110-1130 N Huron River DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Lake Pointe
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$995 - $1,135
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$995 - $1,135
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Lake Pointe

5900 Bridge RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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504 Saint Johns St
$1,045 - $1,295
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$1,045 - $1,295
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$1,045 - $1,295
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

504 Saint Johns St

504 Saint JohnYpsilanti, MI 48197
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409 Washtenaw Rd, Unit 2
$1,050
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$1,050
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409 Washtenaw Rd, Unit 2

409 Washtenaw RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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The Red Lion
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$1,060 - $1,410
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$1,060 - $1,410
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The Red Lion

159-209 S Grove StYpsilanti, MI 48198
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1100 W Michigan Ave
$1,095 - $1,250
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$1,095 - $1,250
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1100 W Michigan Ave

1100 W Michigan AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Covington Apartments
$1,110 - $1,660
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$1,110 - $1,660
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Covington Apartments

1926 Washtenaw AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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The Ranches Of Rosebrook
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$1,115 - $1,150
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$1,115 - $1,150
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The Ranches Of Rosebrook

204 S Harris StYpsilanti, MI 48198
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Chestnut Lake
$1,220 - $1,765
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$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
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$1,222
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1305 S Congress St

1305 S Congress StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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416 N Huron St, Unit #3
$1,225
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$1,225
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416 N Huron St, Unit #3

416 N Huron StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Lynden Parke
$1,300 - $1,400
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$1,300 - $1,400
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Lynden Parke

2224 Golfside DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ypsilanti, MI area range in price from $450 to $3,347 with an overall median price of $1,788. The three Ypsilanti neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Midtown Ypsilanti at $450, Downtown Ypsilanti at $450, and Prospect Park at $450. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ypsilanti Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midtown Ypsilanti$1,375$45011
Downtown Ypsilanti$1,625$45059
Prospect Park$1,640$45073
Depot Town$1,642$45079
Gault Village$1,642$45071
Nancy Park$1,647$45070
Normal Park$1,647$875141
Ford Lake$1,685$45040
College Heights$3,197$875216

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. 208 N Hamilton St in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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
208 N Hamilton StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$800
River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
EvergreenAbbot1BR,1BA$899
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$943
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 800-2...2BR,1BA$950
Arbor One ApartmentsThe Bronco1BR,1BA$950
Village Grove of Ypsilanti1 bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$995
Harvey Place2 Bed 1 Bath Apt.2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ypsilanti area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Model at Huron Heights/Huron Ridge in the in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Ypsilanti apartment is the Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village starting at $1,350 with a $1.08 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.
Huron Heights/Huron Ridge3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$1.25
Cross Street VillageTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Eastern Lofts Apartment HomesSPRUCE2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Arbor Circle Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Glencoe HillsAlpena2BR,1BA$1.21
RoundtreeThe Willow2BR,1BA$1.31
Peninsular Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
River Drive ApartmentsBirch with Balcony 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.40
The VillasThe Archibald2BR,1BA$1.34
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.24

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

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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ypsilanti?

The cheapest apartment in Ypsilanti is Evergreen which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Ypsilanti costs $1,788.

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 480 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 $671 which is $1,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ypsilanti.

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