What is the average apartment size in Ypsilanti?

The average size for a Ypsilanti, MI apartment is 859 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 Ypsilanti?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Ypsilanti is $1,288 per month, a 1.19% increase from last year’s average of $1,273.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ypsilanti?

In Ypsilanti, studios rent for $866 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,085 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,391 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,943 per month

What is the average apartment size in Ypsilanti?

The typical apartment in Ypsilanti offers about 859 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Ypsilanti?

Studio apartments in Ypsilanti average 570 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 693 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 954 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,304 sq. ft.

Ypsilanti, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ypsilanti?

The typical rent budget in Ypsilanti ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ypsilanti?

In Ypsilanti, 67% of households rent while 33% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ypsilanti is $1,288, a 1.19% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,273.

Studio Apartments at $866 offer the most budget-friendly option with 570 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $1,085, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,391 offer 954 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,304 sq ft) for $1,943, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ypsilanti, MI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,288	859 sq. ft.
Studio	$866	570 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,085	693 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,391	954 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,943	1,304 sq. ft.

Ypsilanti, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Ypsilanti, MI have increased by 1.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,273 to $1,288.

What's the typical rent budget in Ypsilanti, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Ypsilanti, MI (65%) 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 Ypsilanti, MI?

5,794 or 67% of the households in Ypsilanti, MI are renter-occupied while 2,895 or 33% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Ypsilanti?

Saline $1,192/month

Whitmore Lake $1,737/month

Ann Arbor $2,039/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,288/month.

Average Rent in Ypsilanti, MI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Ann Arbor	$2,039
Whitmore Lake	$1,737
Saline	$1,192

Ypsilanti | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ann Arbor is 71% higher than in Saline

$2,039

Ann Arbor rent is 58% higher than Ypsilanti average

Average Rent $2,039

$1,192

Saline rent is 7% lower than Ypsilanti average

Average Rent $1,192

How Ypsilanti Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ypsilanti	$1,288
Farmington Hills	$1,495
Southfield	$1,381
Detroit	$1,312
Ann Arbor	$2,039
Grand Rapids	$1,591
East Lansing	$1,706
Lansing	$1,198
Kalamazoo	$1,316
Westland, MI	$1,162
Dearborn, MI	$1,717
Taylor, MI	$1,173
Southgate, MI	$1,215
Livonia, MI	$1,422
Novi, MI	$1,650
Riverview, MI	$1,168

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 Ypsilanti 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.