
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ford Lake Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI from $400 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ford Lake area of Ypsilanti.


Oakwood Park Apartments

The Lake Shore Apartments

River Street Apartments

26-30 N Huron St

118 College Pl

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414 Perrin St

113 N Hamilton St

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238 N Summit St, Unit Apt 2

215 Woodward St, Unit #1
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Schooner Cove

728-730 Towner St

The Red Lion

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127 College Pl - Utilities Included

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Lake Pointe

Village Grove of Ypsilanti

Laurel Bay

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409 Washtenaw Rd, Unit 2

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1100 W Michigan Ave

Cross Street Village
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312 Perrin St

Cross Street Apartments (JAB Ypsi LLC)

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The Ranches Of Rosebrook

124 College Pl, Unit 1

Harris & Cross Apartments

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416 N Huron St, Unit #3

Arbor Circle Apartments

Perrin Street Apartments

1180-1198 E Cross St

811 Washtenaw Ave, Unit 3
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201 N Park St

14 N Huron St

207 N Prospect Rd

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601 N Congress St, Unit Apt C

Harris Park

Village Grove Apartments

206 N Normal St

508 N Hamilton St

208 N Hamilton St

719 W CROSS ST.
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207 Perrin St

Lakeview

424 Madison St

108 Washtenaw Ave

211 N Washington St

815-829 E George Pl

224 W Michigan

Hamilton Crossing

314 Pearl St

Towne Centre Place 62+
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Ford Lake, Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ford Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Lake Studio Apartments | $909 | $850 | $950 |
| Ford Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $805 | $1,400 |
| Ford Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $900 | $2,150 |
| Ford Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,100 | $2,500 |
| Ford Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $450 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ford Lake Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI.
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Cheapest Available Ford Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ford Lake 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 $690. Here are the most affordable Ford Lake apartments for rent in Ypsilanti, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 N Normal St | 206-2 Room for rent | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 208 N Hamilton St | Studio/ Shared Bath | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| River Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Towne Centre Place 62+ | Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
| The Red Lion | NON GATED ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| 127 College Pl - Utilities Included | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Village Grove of Ypsilanti | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 220 N Hamilton St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Cross Street Village | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ford Lake, MI
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ford Lake area is the $1.08 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village in the in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Ford Lake apartment is the The Belleville Model at Schooner Cove starting at $1,699 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Creekside Village East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ford Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Street Village | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Schooner Cove | The Belleville | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Arbor Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 414 Perrin St | 414 Perrin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| River Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 127 College Pl - Utilities Included | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Red Lion | GATED UPGRADED ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Village Grove of Ypsilanti | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Towne Centre Place 62+ | Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 208 N Hamilton St | Studio/ Shared Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ford Lake Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ford Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Ford Lake is River Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Ford Lake costs $1,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ford Lake?
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 21 regular apartments in Ford Lake 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 Ford Lake?
Cheap apartments in Ford Lake have an average cost of $523 which is $1,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ford Lake.
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