Ypsilanti, MI Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Ypsilanti is $1,104, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,073.
Average Rent in Ypsilanti, MI
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,104 | 3% | 895 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Ypsilanti, MI apartment is 895 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. 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.
Ypsilanti, MI Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7006%
- $701-$1,00041%
- $1,001-$1,50042%
- $1,501-$2,0008%
- > $2,0002%
Ypsilanti, MI Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jan / 2016 | May / 2016 | Sept / 2016 | Jan / 2017 | May / 2017 | Sept / 2017 | Jan / 2018 | May / 2018 | Feb / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti, MI | $976 | $997 | $1,019 | $1,021 | $1,057 | $1,073 | $1,064 | $1,065 | $1,104 |
| National | $1,290 | $1,319 | $1,334 | $1,329 | $1,354 | $1,366 | $1,366 | $1,381 | $1,396 |
Average Rent in Ypsilanti, MI By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Average Rent | ||||
| Whittaker | $866 | ||||
| Milan | $866 | ||||
| Dexter | $1,293 | ||||
| Whitmore Lake | $1,326 | ||||
| Saline | $1,334 | ||||
| Manchester | $1,389 | ||||
| Chelsea | $1,389 | ||||
| Scio Town | $1,392 | ||||
| Barton Hills | $1,394 | ||||
| Ann Arbor | $1,503 | ||||
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ypsilanti are Milan, where the average rent goes for $866/month, Whittaker, where renters pay $866/mo on average, and Dexter, where the average rent goes for $1,293/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Whitmore Lake ($1,326), Saline ($1,334), and Chelsea ($1,389), where the asking prices are below the average Ypsilanti rent of $1,104/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Ypsilanti are Scio Town ($1,392), Barton Hills ($1,394) and Ann Arbor ($1,503).
Ypsilanti | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Ann Arbor is 8% higher than in Barton Hills
Ann Arbor rent is 36% higher than Ypsilanti average
| Average Rent | $1,503 |
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Barton Hills rent is 26% higher than Ypsilanti average
| Average Rent | $1,394 |
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How Does Ypsilanti Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $1,503 | 3% |
| Ypsilanti | $1,104 | 3% |
| Milan | $866 | 11% |
| Barton Hills | $1,394 | 1% |
| Chelsea | $1,389 | 8% |
| Dexter | $1,293 | 5% |
| Manchester | $1,389 | 8% |
| Saline | $1,334 | 6% |
| Scio Town | $1,392 | 4% |
| Whitmore Lake | $1,326 | 1% |
For more information about the Ypsilanti rental trends, check out our monthly rent report