Average Rent in Ann Arbor, MI
5 apartment buildings, 32 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,225/mo
Cheapest
$1,249/mo
Properties
5
Units
32
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Ann Arbor, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Ann Arbor, MI Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
AVIA Lofts on Victors Way
800 Victors Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
VERVE Ann Arbor Apartments
721 S Forest Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
The Villas at MainStreet
101 Lake Village Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Hoover + Greene
950 Greene St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Uptown Ann Arbor
3300 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVIA Lofts on Victors Way 800 Victors Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA | $1,249 | $1,249 | $2.50 | 3.7 (43) | 1 |
| 2 | VERVE Ann Arbor Apartments 721 S Forest Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA | $1,639 | $2,102 | $5.22 | 4.8 (69) | 12 |
| 3 | The Villas at MainStreet 101 Lake Village Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA | $1,881 | $2,131 | $1.46 | 3.8 (142) | 4 |
| 4 | Hoover + Greene 950 Greene St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA | $1,995 | $2,423 | $4.27 | 4.8 (38) | 8 |
| 5 | Uptown Ann Arbor 3300 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA | $1,999 | $2,403 | $2.34 | 4.7 (101) | 7 |
Explore Each Property
AVIA Lofts on Victors Way
3.7 (43)800 Victors Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
VERVE Ann Arbor Apartments
4.8 (69)721 S Forest Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
The Villas at MainStreet
3.8 (142)101 Lake Village Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Hoover + Greene
4.8 (38)950 Greene St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Uptown Ann Arbor
4.7 (101)3300 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Ann Arbor, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $2,225 per month, based on 32 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,249 at AVIA Lofts on Victors Way to $1,999 at Uptown Ann Arbor.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,327/mo | $1,249/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $2,274/mo | $1,999/mo | 7 |
| 2 Bed | $2,346/mo | $1,881/mo | 4 |
| 3 Bed | $2,376/mo | $1,639/mo | 4 |
| 4 Bed | $1,977/mo | $1,889/mo | 6 |
| 5 Bed | $1,972/mo | $1,899/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Ann Arbor, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Ann Arbor, MI averages $2,274/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,346/mo. At the local median household income of $81,089, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Ann Arbor, MI at $1,552/mo. The current tracked market average runs 43% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Ann Arbor, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Ann Arbor
Demand in the Ann Arbor rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- University of Michigan
- Michigan Medicine
- Toyota Research Institute
Mean one-way commute in Ann Arbor, MI is 20 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ann Arbor, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$89,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,225/mo.
Comfortable income
$107,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,249/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Median household income in Ann Arbor, MI is $81,089 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Ann Arbor, MI
Overall prices in Ann Arbor, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Ann Arbor, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,225 |
| Utilities | $482 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $1,149 |
| Healthcare | $561 |
| Other goods and services | $897 |
| Estimated total | $5,823/mo |
Population
121,179
Median household income
$81,089
Census median rent
$1,552/mo
Rent as % of income
34.9%
Median age
27.7
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Ann Arbor, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Ann Arbor, MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,454 | -35% | 14 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | -30% | 14 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,969 | -12% | 12 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | -43% | 11 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,913 | -14% | 11 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,873 | -16% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI?
The average rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $2,225 per month, based on 32 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Ann Arbor, MI?
The lowest available rent in Ann Arbor, MI starts at $1,249 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ann Arbor, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor, MI average $2,274/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,999/mo across 7 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ann Arbor, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor, MI average $2,346/mo. Units start from $1,881/mo across 4 units currently listed.
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