Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ypsilanti Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI from $600 (72 Rentals)

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property at 118 College Pl

$900 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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118 College Pl

YpsilantiMI48197

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1305 S Congress St
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$957 - $1,237
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$957 - $1,237

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1305 S Congress St

1305 S Congress StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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102 Spring St
$1,150 - $1,450
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$1,150 - $1,450

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$1,150 - $1,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

102 Spring St

102 Spring StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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property at 1231 Washtenaw Rd

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1231 Washtenaw Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

1231 Washtenaw Rd
YpsilantiMI48197
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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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207 Perrin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 Perrin St

207 Perrin StYpsilanti, MI 48197
Student Housing
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424 Madison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

424 Madison St

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

EMUCampus Apt Bldg

512 WashtenawYpsilanti, 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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108 Washtenaw Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Washtenaw Ave

108 Washtenaw AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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211 N Washington St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

211 N Washington St

211 N Washington StYpsilanti, MI 48197

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Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Ypsilanti Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ypsilanti area of Ypsilanti, MI is a Studio unit found at 206 N Normal St priced from $650. 208 N Hamilton St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ypsilanti apartments for rent in Ypsilanti, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
206 N Normal St206-2 Room for rentStudio,1BA$650
208 N Hamilton StStudio/ Shared BathStudio,1BA$730
River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Country Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Renaissance ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$943
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 800-2...2BR,1BA$950
1305 S Congress StStudio2BR,1BA$957
127 College Pl - Utilities Included1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ypsilanti, MI

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ypsilanti area is the $1.03 price per square foot 110 Woodward St Model at 110 Woodward St, Unit Lower Level in the in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Ypsilanti apartment is the Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village starting at $1,425 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ypsilanti apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
110 Woodward St, Unit Lower Level110 Woodward St3BR,1BA$1.03
Cross Street VillageTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.14
Peninsular Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
River Drive ApartmentsBirch with Balcony 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.40
414 Perrin St414 Perrin St3BR,1BA$1.56
River Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
127 College Pl - Utilities Included1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
1100 W Michigan Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 800-2...2BR,1BA$1.41
208 N Hamilton StStudio/ Shared BathStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti, MI

Ranked #11

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan including Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti, and the greater Ypsilanti area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ypsilanti Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Ypsilanti is under $990.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti is Country Meadows which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Downtown Ypsilanti costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 40 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Ypsilanti?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Ypsilanti have an average cost of $713 which is $1,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ypsilanti.

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