The Yard
615 S Main St,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
$1,479 - $2,869 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 5 Beds
Old West Side
Ann Arbor, MI
Old West Side - Ann Arbor, MI Area Guide
Historic Ann Arbor neighborhood blends quiet hometown allure with unique features.
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Family-friendly
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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Old West Side is $1,790 for a studio, $1,662 for one bedroom, $2,222 for two bedrooms, and $3,702 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old West Side has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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410 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,790/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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579 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,662/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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750 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,222/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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138 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,702/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Old West Side - Ann Arbor, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Old West Side - Ann Arbor, MI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Old West Side - Ann Arbor, MI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Old West Side - Ann Arbor, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.