Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ford Lake Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI from $500 (62 Rentals)

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$900 - $1,200

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118 College Pl

YpsilantiMI48197

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Lake Pointe
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$995 - $1,135
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Lake Pointe

5900 Bridge RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Laurel Bay
$1,005 - $1,495
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Laurel Bay

1632 Laurel Bay DrYpsilanti, MI 48198
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102 Spring St
$1,150 - $1,450
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102 Spring St

102 Spring 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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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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EMUCampus Apt Bldg
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EMUCampus Apt Bldg

512 WashtenawYpsilanti, 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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314 Pearl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Pearl St

314 Pearl StYpsilanti, 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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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 208 N Hamilton St priced from $730. River Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Ford Lake apartments for rent in Ypsilanti, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
208 N Hamilton StStudio/ Shared BathStudio,1BA$730
River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Towne Centre Place 62+Senior Income-Based 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$943
Mabro Manor1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$966
127 College Pl - Utilities Included1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Lake PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Village Grove of Ypsilanti1 bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Red LionNON GATED ONE BEDROOM WITH GAS STOVE1BR,1BA$1,020
Harris & Cross ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,024

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ford Lake, MI

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ford Lake area is the $1.03 price per square foot 110 Woodward St Model at 110 Woodward St, Unit Lower Level in the in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Ford Lake 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 Ford Lake 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
Harris Park3 Bed 2 Bath Condo3BR,2BA$1.40
Schooner CoveThe Brantley1BR,1BA$1.39
414 Perrin St414 Perrin St3BR,1BA$1.56
River Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Harris & Cross ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1.54
1100 W Michigan Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
127 College Pl - Utilities Included1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
208 N Hamilton StStudio/ Shared BathStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ford Lake, Ypsilanti, MI

Ranked #13

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $2,500.

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 13 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 $318 which is $2,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ford Lake.

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