Ann Arbor, MI Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Ann Arbor is $1,580, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Ann Arbor, MI
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,580 | 3% | 882 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Ann Arbor, MI apartment is 882 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.
Ann Arbor, MI Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,00013%
- $1,001-$1,50052%
- $1,501-$2,00021%
- > $2,00015%
Ann Arbor, MI Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households55%
- Owner-occupied Households44%
26,454 or 55% of the households in Ann Arbor, MI are renter-occupied while 21,337 or 44% are owner-occupied.
Ann Arbor, MI Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $1,399 | $1,400 | $1,452 | $1,462 | $1,472 | $1,500 | $1,504 | $1,530 | $1,567 | $1,582 | $1,580 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Ann Arbor, MI By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Montibeller Park | $1,087 |
| Stonebridge Golf Club | $1,112 |
| Clinton-George | $1,112 |
| Carpenter | $1,112 |
| Bryant | $1,112 |
| Ann Arbor Municipal Airport | $1,112 |
| Bryant Pattengill West | $1,265 |
| Westover | $1,404 |
| Sister Lakes | $1,404 |
| Polo Fields Golf And Country Club | $1,404 |
| Pioneer Nature | $1,404 |
| Old West Side Ann Arbor | $1,404 |
| Lawton | $1,404 |
| Country French Estates | $1,404 |
| Huron River Heights | $1,473 |
| Ann Arbor Country Club | $1,473 |
| Northfield | $1,527 |
| Glazier | $1,527 |
| Geddes Lake | $1,527 |
| Geddes | $1,527 |
| Emery | $1,527 |
| Dhu Varren | $1,527 |
| Broadway Area | $1,527 |
| Arbor Hills | $1,527 |
| Cranbrook Tower | $1,604 |
| Greater Sunset | $1,710 |
| Downtown Ann Arbor | $1,843 |
| Tuomy Hills | $2,241 |
| Oxbridge | $2,241 |
| Huron Hills | $2,241 |
| Germantown | $2,241 |
| Burns Park | $2,241 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor are Montibeller Park, where the average rent goes for $1,087/month, Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, where renters pay $1,112/mo on average, and Bryant, where the average rent goes for $1,112/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Carpenter ($1,112), Clinton-George ($1,112), and Stonebridge Golf Club ($1,112), where the asking prices are below the average Ann Arbor rent of $1,580/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor are Huron Hills ($2,241), Oxbridge ($2,241) and Tuomy Hills ($2,241).
The most popular neighborhood in Ann Arbor is Downtown Ann Arbor, where there are 6 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,843. Next up is Germantown, where apartments go for $2,241/month, followed by Broadway Area with $1,527 If you’re looking to rent in Ann Arbor’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Bryant Pattengill West, where renters pay $1,265 on average, and Cranbrook Tower, where the average monthly rent is $1,604.
Ann Arbor | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Ann Arbor Country Club is 32% higher than in Ann Arbor Municipal Airport
Ann Arbor Country Club rent is 7% lower than Ann Arbor average
| Average Rent | $1,473 |
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Ann Arbor Municipal Airport rent is 30% lower than Ann Arbor average
| Average Rent | $1,112 |
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How Ann Arbor Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $1,082 | 5% |
| East Lansing | $1,294 | n/a |
| Detroit | $1,069 | 1% |
| Lansing | $880 | 3% |
| Ann Arbor | $1,580 | 3% |
| Southfield | $1,093 | 6% |
| Toledo | $736 | 4% |
| Canton | $1,144 | 3% |
| Sterling Heights | $928 | 2% |
| Warren | $835 | 4% |
| Westland | $885 | 5% |
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