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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI

Pricing Updated: 08/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ypsilanti, MI area range in price from $750 to $3,462 with an overall median price of $1,301. The three Ypsilanti neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Gault Village at $1,199, Nancy Park at $1,199, and Ford Lake at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ypsilanti Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Gault Village$1,199$75074
Nancy Park$1,199$75072
Ford Lake$1,200$75040
Prospect Park$1,205$75076
Downtown Ypsilanti$1,242$75061
Depot Town$1,244$75084
Midtown Ypsilanti$1,320$75010
Normal Park$1,329$875169
College Heights$1,419$875251

Cheapest Available Ypsilanti Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ypsilanti, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Harvey Place in the Ypsilanti neighborhood priced from $780. 208 N Hamilton St in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ypsilanti apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvey Place1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$780
208 N Hamilton StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$800
424 Madison (Sandy McFiddish LLC)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
EvergreenAbbot1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti apartment is the 414 Perrin St Model at 414 Perrin St, Unit 1 starting at $1,320 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ypsilanti apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cross Street VillageTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
414 Perrin St, Unit 1414 Perrin St3BR,2BA$1.10
201 N Normal St, Unit 201 North Normal St, Apt 3#201 N Normal St3BR,1BA$1.21
Eastern Lofts Apartment HomesCALLERY2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Arbor Circle Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Glencoe HillsBay City2BR,1BA$1.31
RoundtreeThe Willow2BR,1BA$1.26
Peninsular Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
Woodcreek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.24

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Ypsilanti, MI

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ypsilanti

What type of rentals are currently available in Ypsilanti?

There are currently 248 Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,462. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ypsilanti ranging from $900 to $4,490.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ypsilanti ranges from $900 to $4,490 with an average monthly rent of $2,304.

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