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Rental Market Trends in Ann Arbor, MI

What is the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI?

$1,680/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $1,680 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 $1,632 per month for a studio, $1,680 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,924 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,485 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,632/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,680/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,924/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,485/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,109/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,043/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,104/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,046/month
628 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,589/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,960/month
1,801 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,309/month
906 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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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Rent Ranges in Ann Arbor, MI
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ann Arbor, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
34% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Lower Burns Park, Glazier Way and Green Brier are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lower Burns Park
$1,025/month
500 Sq Ft
Glazier Way
$1,301/month
668 Sq Ft
Green Brier
$1,319/month
667 Sq Ft
Kensington-Marlborough
$1,412/month
663 Sq Ft
Arbor Oaks
$1,424/month
726 Sq Ft
Southeast Ann Arbor
$1,427/month
641 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,517/month
709 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$1,538/month
754 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,601/month
681 Sq Ft
Forestbrooke
$1,649/month
786 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Northern Brewery, Broadway and Kerrytown District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northern Brewery
$2,420/month
643 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,354/month
641 Sq Ft
Kerrytown District
$2,351/month
515 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,313/month
685 Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,308/month
578 Sq Ft
Huron Highlands
$2,097/month
729 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$2,076/month
604 Sq Ft
Ann Arbor Scio
$2,058/month
726 Sq Ft
Barclay Park
$1,953/month
730 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$1,942/month
630 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
$2,058/month
726 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$1,538/month
754 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,313/month
685 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$2,076/month
604 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,601/month
681 Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,308/month
578 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$1,942/month
630 Sq Ft
South Main
$1,887/month
635 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,354/month
641 Sq Ft
Northern Brewery
$2,420/month
643 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 $1,680, you’ll want to make about $5,600 per month or $67,200 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 5.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Ann Arbor is 16.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,632 - $2,485. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 4.5% less for utilities, and 1.6% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Lower Burns Park

Ann Arbor, MI

Northern Brewery

Ann Arbor, MI

Studio
$1,381/month
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One Bedroom
$1,271/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,647/month
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Three Bedroom
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3615 Green Brier Blvd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

$1,279 - $1,549

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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