What is the average apartment size in Ann Arbor?

The average size for a Ann Arbor, MI apartment is 894 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ann Arbor?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Ann Arbor is $2,010 per month, a 2.92% decrease from last year’s average of $2,070.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ann Arbor?

In Ann Arbor, studios rent for $1,737 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,635 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,901 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,770 per month

What is the average apartment size in Ann Arbor?

The typical apartment in Ann Arbor offers about 894 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Ann Arbor?

Studio apartments in Ann Arbor average 473 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 708 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 986 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,279 sq. ft.

Ann Arbor, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ann Arbor?

The typical rent budget in Ann Arbor ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ann Arbor?

In Ann Arbor, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ann Arbor is $2,010, a 2.92% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,070.

Studio Apartments at $1,737 offer the most budget-friendly option with 473 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 708 square feet for $1,635, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,901 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,279 sq ft) for $2,770, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ann Arbor, MI

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,010	894 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,737	473 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,635	708 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,901	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,770	1,279 sq. ft.

Ann Arbor, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Ann Arbor, MI have decreased by 2.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,070 to $2,010.

What's the typical rent budget in Ann Arbor, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Ann Arbor, MI (35%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ann Arbor, MI?

27,131 or 54% of the households in Ann Arbor, MI are renter-occupied while 22,776 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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How Ann Arbor Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ann Arbor	$2,010
Detroit	$1,316
Grand Rapids	$1,564
Lansing	$1,229
East Lansing	$1,751
Kalamazoo	$1,322
Southfield	$1,384
Ypsilanti	$1,271
Farmington Hills	$1,473
Westland	$1,164
Troy	$1,563
Howell	$1,506
Novi, MI	$1,672
Livonia, MI	$1,431
Taylor, MI	$1,176
Wixom, MI	$1,124
Brighton, MI	$1,669
Dearborn Heights, MI	$1,166
Garden City, MI	$981
Romulus, MI	$1,179
Wayne, MI	$1,089

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ann Arbor apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.