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Ann Arbor, MI

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One of America’s greatest college towns

University Historic Public Transit Entertainment Great Schools Family-Friendly

The proud home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor thrives because of this prestigious educational institution. Not only do some 45,000 students attend this university, but the university itself employs over a quarter of the city’s population. And to top it off, Ann Arbor is a hub for science and technology-based companies that are drawn to the university’s research community.

Ann Arbor offers a thriving nightlife and entertainment scene, featuring bars, restaurants, clubs, theaters, and concert halls that are bustling every night of the week. If you’re a sports fan, then expect Wolverine pride to run deep as a resident of Ann Arbor. Michigan Stadium is the largest stadium in the country. After all, they don’t call it “The Big House” for nothing.

With the university residing in Ann Arbor since 1837, the campus and the rest of the city is full of stunning historic buildings, lush foliage, and a charming atmosphere. Explore local gems like the University of Michigan Museum of Art, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, or Briarwood Mall. Bikers are thrilled with the pedestrian- and bike-friendly aspects of this college town, offering residents more ways of traveling through town than simply driving.

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The Ann Arbor Art Fair is among the largest in the nation

Fall color in Ann Arbor

Hot air balloon over Ann Arbor

The University of Michigan library

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $1,583 for a studio, $1,599 for one bedroom, $1,872 for two bedrooms, and $2,409 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ann Arbor has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,599/month
712 Sq Ft
House
$3,388/month
1,865 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,362/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,183/month
1,062 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, MI is 5.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Ann Arbor is 16.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,583 - $2,409. You can expect to pay 10.3% more for groceries, 4.1% less for utilities, and 1.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ann Arbor Open at Mack School

Public

Grades K-8

517 Students

Martin Luther King Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

508 Students

Burns Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

Uriah H Lawton School

Public

Grades K-5

438 Students

Logan Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

362 Students

Ann Arbor Open at Mack School

Public

Grades K-8

517 Students

Slauson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

736 Students

Clague Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

718 Students

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

601 Students

Forsythe Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

578 Students

Pioneer High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,700 Students

Huron High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,635 Students

Skyline High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,315 Students

Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

506 Students

Pathways to Success Academic Campus

Public

Grades 9-12

258 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
  • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • Nichols Arboretum
  • Leslie Science and Nature Center
  • County Farm Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Living in Ann Arbor

Restaurants

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You'll never run out of great restaurants to try in Ann Arbor, as the city is known for its amazing food. In fact, twice a year, Ann Arbor hosts is own Restaurant Week; this is typically held during the months of January and June. The idea of restaurant week is that participating restaurants offer special discounts and deals to those who dine there.

One restaurant and pub that's definitely worth checking out in Ann Arbor is Conor O'Neil's, which is a traditional Irish pub and restaurant with great food and drinks. When you step into this place, you'll actually feel as though you're in Ireland. During the World Cup, this is also probably one of the best places in town to watch.

Another must-try restaurant in Ann Arbor is Zingerman's Deli, which is known for its sandwiches and bread that is fresh-baked daily. In fact, many area restaurants actually order their own bread from Zingerman's. You'll have to travel a little bit away from downtown to get to this restaurant, which is located near the Briarwood Mall, but it's worth the trip every time.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.