Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mitchell Neighborhood of Ypsilanti, MI from $800 (41 Rentals)

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Covington Apartments
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$930 - $1,660
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$930 - $1,660

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Covington Apartments

1926 Washtenaw AveYpsilanti, MI 48197
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1305 S Congress St
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$957 - $1,237
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$957 - $1,237
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1305 S Congress St

1305 S Congress StYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Fairway Trails
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$1,179 - $1,559
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$1,179 - $1,559

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$1,179 - $1,559
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27

Fairway Trails

214 S Hewitt RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Chestnut Lake
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$1,220 - $1,765
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$1,220 - $1,765

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Chestnut Lake

1450 Chestnut DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1231 Washtenaw Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

1231 Washtenaw Rd
YpsilantiMI48197

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$1,446 - $1,696

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2973 Clark Rd

YpsilantiMI48197
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Golfside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golfside Apartments

2705 Golfside DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Parkhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhill Apartments

1932 Washtenaw RdYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Aspen Chase
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Chase

2960 International DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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The Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

2911 Bynan DrYpsilanti, MI 48197
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Golfside Lake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golfside Lake

2345 Woodridge WayYpsilanti, MI 48197

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Roundtree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roundtree

2835 Roundtree BlvdYpsilanti, MI 48197

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Sparrow Wood Apartments
$1,300 - $1,550
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Sparrow Wood Apartments

2864 Carpenter RdAnn Arbor, MI 48108
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Evergreen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen

3089 Woodland Hills DrAnn Arbor, MI 48108

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Eastwind Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwind Apartments

2025 S Huron PkyAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Mitchell, Ypsilanti, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mitchell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mitchell area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Meadows priced from $899. Covington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Mitchell apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Covington ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
1305 S Congress StStudio2BR,1BA$957
Aspen ChaseAlgonac1BR,1BA$959
The VillasThe Allen1BR,1BA$999
EvergreenBelmont1BR,1BA$999
Camelot Apartments2BR/1BA - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1,060
Golfview Manor Aparments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,145
The Pines of Cloverlane ApartmentsEspresso1BR,1BA$1,146
RoundtreeThe Birch1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mitchell, MI

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mitchell area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Clover Apartments in the in the Wellesley Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Mitchell apartment is the Fiinchwood 10C Model at Sparrow Wood Apartments starting at $1,480 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Aspen Ridge Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mitchell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clover Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.58
Sparrow Wood ApartmentsFiinchwood 10C2BR,1.5BA$1.59
River Drive ApartmentsBirch with Balcony 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.40
Camelot Apartments2BR/1BA - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.18
RoundtreeThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.41
Arbor Hills ApartmentsBG2B1B2BR,1BA$1.70
Golfview Manor Aparments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.53
Chestnut LakeAlmond1BR,1BA$1.71
Golfside LakeHuron1BR,1BA$1.71
EvergreenCarpenter1BR,1BA$1.62

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan including Mitchell, Ypsilanti, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mitchell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mitchell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mitchell is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mitchell?

The cheapest apartment in Mitchell is Country Meadows which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Mitchell costs $2,798.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mitchell?

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 103 regular apartments in Mitchell 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 Mitchell?

Cheap apartments in Mitchell have an average cost of $1,149 which is $1,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mitchell.

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