Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Downtown Ann Arbor?

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Ann Arbor is $3,658. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

Last updated February 2025
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$3,658 809 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI?

The average size for a Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI apartment is 809 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.

Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI apartment rent ranges

Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI Occupied Housing Units

2,104 or 64% of the households in Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI are renter-occupied while 1,189 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI rent trends

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Average Rent in Ann Arbor, MI By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor are Clinton-George, where the average rent goes for $1,370/month, Montibeller Park, where renters pay $1,391/mo on average, and Glazier, where the average rent goes for $1,504/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Bryant ($1,607), Polo Fields Golf And Country Club ($1,660), and Germantown ($1,784), where the asking prices are below the average Ann Arbor rent of $2,053/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor are Greater Sunset ($3,303), Downtown Ann Arbor ($3,658) and Burns Park ($5,173).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

The most popular neighborhood in Ann Arbor is Old West Side Ann Arbor, where there are 5 listings with an average rent of $1,901. Next up is Broadway Area, where apartments go for $2,300/month, followed by Germantown with $1,784 If you’re looking to rent in Ann Arbor’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Cranbrook Tower, where renters pay $1,975 on average, and Arbor Hills, where the average monthly rent is $1,938.

Ann Arbor | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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Rent in Downtown Ann Arbor is 89% higher than in Arbor Hills

$3,658

Downtown Ann Arbor rent is the same as Ann Arbor average

Average Rent $3,658
$1,938

Arbor Hills rent is 47% lower than Ann Arbor average

Average Rent $1,938

How Ann Arbor Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Detroit $1,337
Grand Rapids $1,555
Lansing $1,171
East Lansing $1,680
Ann Arbor $2,053
Southfield $1,388
Kalamazoo $1,309
Farmington Hills $1,461
Westland $1,120
Walker $1,374
Ypsilanti $1,292
Novi $1,638
Howell $1,447
Taylor $1,131
Livonia $1,405
Wixom $1,113
Romulus $1,075
Brighton $1,422
Dearborn Heights $1,146
Garden City $910
Saline $1,040

Most Popular Apartments in Ann Arbor

3425 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
2 BEDS $3,245

2502 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
STUDIO N/A
1 BED $1,956
2+ BEDS $2,295

3008 Randolph Court Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
1 BED $1,238+
2 BEDS N/A

650 Waymarket, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1 BED $1,435+
2 BEDS $1,765+
3 BEDS $2,313
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