Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI from $800 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the College Heights area of Ypsilanti.

River Drive Apartments
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College Heights, Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Heights Studio Apartments | $1,223 | $995 | $1,536 |
College Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $890 | $1,851 |
College Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $1,075 | $2,132 |
College Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $1,375 | $1,640 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Heights Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI.
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Cheapest Available College Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights area of Ypsilanti, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villas priced from $1,029. Cross Street Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Ypsilanti, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Villas | The Allen | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Cross Street Village | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Randolph Court | 1 BED | 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, MI
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $0.88 price per square foot One Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village in the in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the Birch with Balcony 3rd Floor Model at River Drive Apartments starting at $1,255 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cross Street Village | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
River Drive Apartments | Birch with Balcony 3rd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Haven of Ann Arbor | One Bedroom, One Bath (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Randolph Court | 1 BED | 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
The Villas | The Allen | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Getting Around the College Heights Neighborhood in Ypsilanti, MI
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Heights?
The cheapest apartment in College Heights is The Villas which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in College Heights costs $1,559.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Heights?
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 30 regular apartments in College Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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