Old West Side

Ann Arbor, MI

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Old West Side - Ann Arbor, MI

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Historic Ann Arbor neighborhood blends quiet hometown allure with unique features.

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With a prime location near the University of Michigan, the Old West Side is home to graduate students and university faculty members as well as older and younger couples. Named a National Historic District for its iconic streetscape and overall atmosphere, the Old West Side is comprised of homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with signature front porches clustered along tree-lined streets. While the Old West Side is primarily a residential community, a number of businesses have been operating in the neighborhood for many years.

The Ark, a non-profit organization and music venue in the Old West Side, has been in operation since 1965. Arcadian Antique Boutique was established in 1983 and the Argus Museum was founded in 1987. One of the oldest mainstays in the Old West Side, Washtenaw Dairy, opened in 1936.

Aside from long-standing businesses, the Old West Side houses parks such as Wurster and Waterworks Parks for enjoying all kinds of outdoor activities. Local residents congregate at community events such as the Old West Side Garage Sale, Children’s Festival, and an annual summer concert at the senior citizens’ home—Lurie Terrace.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Old West Side is $1,759 for a studio, $1,705 for one bedroom, $2,212 for two bedrooms, and $3,483 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old West Side has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 417 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,759/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 585 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,705/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 752 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,212/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 138 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,483/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

62

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

86

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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† 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 February 2025.