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Rental Market Trends in Ann Arbor, MI

What is the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI?

$1,628/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $1,628 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Ann Arbor rent prices are 0% lower 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, $1,628 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,883 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,465 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,644/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,628/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,883/month
990 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,465/month
1,279 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,282/month
960 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,888/month
1,094 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,839/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,212/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,126/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,899/month
1,769 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,380/month
2,206 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,180/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,510/month
1,689 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,330/month
882 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $17 less 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Washtenaw Heights, Bryant and Arbor Oaks are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washtenaw Heights
$1,172/month
603 Sq Ft
Bryant
$1,217/month
750 Sq Ft
Arbor Oaks
$1,309/month
728 Sq Ft
Southeast Ann Arbor
$1,378/month
626 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,407/month
699 Sq Ft
Forestbrooke
$1,427/month
786 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$1,443/month
731 Sq Ft
Old Fourth Ward
$1,512/month
590 Sq Ft
Briar Cove
$1,539/month
819 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,806/month
660 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, North Burns Park, Lower Burns Park and Hamilton Rose Sheehans are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Burns Park
$6,137/month
599 Sq Ft
Lower Burns Park
$5,352/month
527 Sq Ft
Hamilton Rose Sheehans
$5,352/month
527 Sq Ft
Yost
$4,632/month
567 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$3,212/month
618 Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,939/month
620 Sq Ft
Northern Brewery
$2,504/month
662 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,302/month
647 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,278/month
691 Sq Ft
West Park
$2,212/month
714 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 Central Ann Arbor .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ann Arbor Scio
$2,110/month
733 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$1,443/month
731 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$3,212/month
618 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,278/month
691 Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,939/month
620 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,407/month
699 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$2,139/month
637 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,806/month
660 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,302/month
647 Sq Ft
South Main
$2,099/month
636 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 $1,628, you’ll want to make about $5,426 per month or $65,112 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 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 $1,628 - $2,465. 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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$1,975 - $3,650

Studio - 3 Beds

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3400 Nixon Rd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

$1,861 - $2,982

Studio - 3 Beds

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Ponds at Georgetown Apartments

2469-2511 Packard St,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

$1,990 - $2,813

2-3 Beds

University Towers - UofM Student Housing

University Towers - UofM Student Housing

536 S Forest Ave,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

$699 - $2,398

Studio - 4 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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