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Rental Market Trends in Ann Arbor, MI

What is the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI?

$1,668/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $1,668 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Ann Arbor rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Ann Arbor, you can expect to pay about $1,644 per month for a studio, $1,668 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,932 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,560 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,644/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,668/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,932/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,560/month
1,293 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,104/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,209/month
1,747 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,202/month
2,070 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,134/month
597 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,248/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,810/month
1,536 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,863/month
2,429 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,041/month
1,042 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ann Arbor, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Ann Arbor, MI
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ann Arbor, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Washtenaw Heights, Southeast Ann Arbor and Pittsfield Lodi are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washtenaw Heights
$1,359/month
616 Sq Ft
Southeast Ann Arbor
$1,518/month
645 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$1,518/month
719 Sq Ft
Arbor Oaks
$1,538/month
720 Sq Ft
Old Fourth Ward
$1,551/month
533 Sq Ft
North Burns Park
$1,609/month
787 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,677/month
722 Sq Ft
Greenview & Pioneer Nature Area
$1,684/month
663 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,693/month
666 Sq Ft
Village Green of Ann Arbor
$1,758/month
763 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Ann Arbor, Northern Brewery and Central Ann Arbor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,480/month
653 Sq Ft
Northern Brewery
$2,359/month
652 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$2,324/month
668 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$2,305/month
644 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,302/month
698 Sq Ft
Barclay Park
$2,278/month
722 Sq Ft
South Main
$2,267/month
655 Sq Ft
Huron Highlands
$2,262/month
729 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,234/month
653 Sq Ft
Ann Arbor Scio
$2,091/month
736 Sq Ft

Which Ann Arbor neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Ann Arbor with the most apartments available are Ann Arbor Scio, Pittsfield Lodi and Plansmart .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ann Arbor Scio
$2,091/month
736 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$1,518/month
719 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,302/month
698 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,234/month
653 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,677/month
722 Sq Ft
Northern Brewery
$2,359/month
652 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,693/month
666 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$2,324/month
668 Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,480/month
653 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$2,305/month
644 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ann Arbor, MI?

Because the average rent in Ann Arbor is $1,668, you’ll want to make about $5,560 per month or $66,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, MI is 4.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Ann Arbor is 15.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,644 - $2,560. You can expect to pay 9.5% more for groceries, 4.3% less for utilities, and 6.2% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Washtenaw Heights

Ann Arbor, MI

Downtown Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Studio
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$1,657/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,354/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,514/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,238/month
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University Towers - UofM Student Housing

536 S Forest Ave,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Studio - 4 Beds | $1,099 - $2,484

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The George

2502 Packard St,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,035 - $3,536

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3300 Ann Arbor Saline Rd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

1-3 Beds | $2,080 - $3,970

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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