Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Ypsilanti Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI from $900 (8 Rentals)

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property at 410 Washtenaw Ave

410 Washtenaw Ave

YpsilantiMI48197

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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 211 N Washington St priced from $900. 108 Washtenaw Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ypsilanti apartments for rent in Ypsilanti, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
211 N Washington StStudioStudio,1BA$900
108 Washtenaw AveStudioStudio,1BA$900
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$912

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ypsilanti, MI

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ypsilanti area is the $0.88 price per square foot One Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village in the in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown Ypsilanti apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Huron Vista starting at $1,588 with a $1.69 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.
Cross Street VillageOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.88
Huron VistaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.69
River Drive ApartmentsBirch with Balcony 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.37
311 Jarvis Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
922 Holmes Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
The Red LionGATED UPGRADED ONE BEDROOM W/ IN UNIT LAUNDRY1BR,1BA$1.75
Huron Heights/Huron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1.58
Renaissance Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.57
Country Meadows1 Bedroom, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.73
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Ypsilanti

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Ypsilanti?

There are currently 156 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ypsilanti, MI with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,534. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Ypsilanti ranging from $930 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Ypsilanti?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Ypsilanti ranges from $930 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,637.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Ypsilanti?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Ypsilanti range from $1,300 to $1,837, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,760 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,233.

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