Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ford Lake Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI from $400 (67 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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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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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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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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The Ranches Of Rosebrook
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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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416 N Huron St, Unit #3
$1,225
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 12

416 N Huron St, Unit #3

416 N Huron StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Village Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Grove Apartments

1103-1173 S Harris RdYpsilanti, MI 48198
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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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719 W CROSS ST.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

719 W CROSS ST.

719 W Cross StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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207 Perrin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 Perrin St

207 Perrin StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Lakeview
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

9910 Geraldine StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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424 Madison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

424 Madison St

424 Madison StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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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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815-829 E George Pl
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

815-829 E George Pl

815-829 E George PlYpsilanti, MI 48198
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224 W Michigan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

224 W Michigan

224-226 W Michigan AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

596 S Hamilton StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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314 Pearl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Pearl St

314 Pearl StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Towne Centre Place 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Centre Place 62+

401 W Michigan AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Ford Lake, Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
206 N Normal St206-2 Room for rentStudio,1BA$650
208 N Hamilton StStudio/ Shared BathStudio,1BA$690
River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$943
The Red LionNON GATED ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$960
127 College Pl - Utilities Included1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Village Grove of Ypsilanti1 bedroom1BR,1BA$995
220 N Hamilton St1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$1,050
Cross Street VillageOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cross Street VillageTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Schooner CoveThe Belleville3BR,2BA$1.43
Arbor Circle Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
414 Perrin St414 Perrin St3BR,1BA$1.56
River Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
127 College Pl - Utilities Included1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
The Red LionGATED UPGRADED ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.53
Village Grove of Ypsilanti1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
208 N Hamilton StStudio/ Shared BathStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Ford Lake, Ypsilanti, MI

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ypsilanti. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, 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 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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