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Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ypsilanti, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ypsilanti, MI area range in price from $665 to $3,534 with an overall median price of $2,128. The three Ypsilanti neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Depot Town at $890, College Heights at $890, and Gault Village at $760. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ypsilanti Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Depot Town$1,375$89028
College Heights$1,549$89045
Gault Village$1,750$76023
Nancy Park$1,750$76024
Prospect Park$1,750$87523
Downtown Ypsilanti$2,745$665136
Ford Lake$2,745$66654
Midtown Ypsilanti$2,745$66520
Normal Park$2,745$66515

Cheapest Available Ypsilanti Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ypsilanti, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Belmont Americana in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood priced from $665. Village Grove of Ypsilanti in the Creekside Village East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ypsilanti apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Americana1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
Village Grove of Ypsilanti1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
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 Ypsilanti, MI

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ypsilanti area is the $0.88 price per square foot One Bedroom Apartment Model at Cross Street Village in the in the Blue Heron Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Ypsilanti apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Arbor Circle Apartments starting at $1,405 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Creekside Village East 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 VillageOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.88
Arbor Circle Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Tower Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Ambassador West Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.19
River Drive ApartmentsBirch with Balcony 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1.37
The VillasThe Cole2BR,1BA$1.37
Belmont Americana1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.87
922 Holmes Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Harris & Cross Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.38
Campbell ApartmentsCampbell Apartments NEW - 800-2...2BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ypsilanti

What type of rentals are currently available in Ypsilanti?

There are currently 235 Apartments for Rent in Ypsilanti, MI with pricing that ranges from $665 to $3,534. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ypsilanti ranging from $1,050 to $5,395.

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 $1,050 to $5,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,616.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ypsilanti range from $666 to $2,605, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $5,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,332.

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