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Rental Market Trends in Ann Arbor, MI

What is the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI?

$1,692/month

Average Rent

709 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Ann Arbor, MI Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $1,692 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,662/month, which means Ann Arbor rent prices are 2% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Ann Arbor average $1,635 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor average $1,692 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor average $1,926 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor average $2,581 or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,635/month
455 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,692/month
709 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,926/month
984 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,581/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,211/month
320 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,202/month
781 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,888/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,160/month
1,302 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,729/month
618 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,271/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,472/month
1,915 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,800/month
2,396 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,190/month
828 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ann Arbor, MI
Last Updated July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ann Arbor, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
36% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Oxbridge, North Burns Park and Southeast Ann Arbor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oxbridge
$885/month
1,084 Sq Ft
North Burns Park
$1,380/month
683 Sq Ft
Southeast Ann Arbor
$1,426/month
606 Sq Ft
Northeast Ann Arbor
$1,530/month
621 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,580/month
685 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,593/month
714 Sq Ft
Old Fourth Ward
$1,641/month
574 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$1,659/month
759 Sq Ft
Greenview & Pioneer Nature Area
$1,688/month
670 Sq Ft
South Main
$1,754/month
680 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Plansmart, Downtown Ann Arbor and Georgetown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,126/month
669 Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,094/month
596 Sq Ft
Georgetown
$2,085/month
747 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$2,078/month
750 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,041/month
613 Sq Ft
Ann Arbor Scio
$1,968/month
727 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$1,790/month
641 Sq Ft
South Main
$1,754/month
680 Sq Ft
Greenview & Pioneer Nature Area
$1,688/month
670 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$1,659/month
759 Sq Ft

Which Ann Arbor neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$2,078/month
750 Sq Ft
Ann Arbor Scio
$1,968/month
727 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$1,659/month
759 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,580/month
685 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$1,790/month
641 Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,094/month
596 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,593/month
714 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,126/month
669 Sq Ft
South Main
$1,754/month
680 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,041/month
613 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 $1,692, you’ll want to make about $5,640 per month or $67,680 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 5.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Ann Arbor is 16.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,635 - $2,581. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 3.7% less for utilities, and 1.6% less for transportation.

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Ann Arbor, MI

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How does Ann Arbor, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Ann Arbor, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Oxbridge

Ann Arbor, MI

Plansmart

Ann Arbor, MI

Studio
-
$1,505/month
One Bedroom
$887/month
$1,853/month
Two Bedroom
$1,822/month
$2,062/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,955/month
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Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,050 - $3,650

University Towers - UofM Student Housing

University Towers - UofM Student Housing

536 S Forest Ave,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Studio - 2 Beds | $724 - $2,198

GreenBrier

GreenBrier

3615 Green Brier Blvd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,364 - $1,589

Pine Valley

Pine Valley

1521 Pine Valley Blvd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

1-2 Beds | $1,560

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Ann Arbor?

The average rent in Ann Arbor is $1,692 per month, which is 1.8% higher than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Ann Arbor?

The average rent for a house in Ann Arbor, MI is $2,888 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Ann Arbor?

The average rent for a townhome in Ann Arbor, MI is $2,190 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Ann Arbor?

The average rent for a condo in Ann Arbor, MI is $1,729 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Ann Arbor?

Rents in Ann Arbor, MI are increasing, with prices up 0.9% year-over-year and $16 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Ann Arbor?

In Ann Arbor, MI, 36% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Michigan Ann Arbor Rental Trends

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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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