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Rental Market Trends in Ypsilanti, MI

What is the average rent in Ypsilanti, MI?

$1,125/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Ypsilanti, MI is $1,125 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Ypsilanti more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ypsilanti, you can expect to pay about $951 per month for a studio, $1,125 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,316 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,645 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$951/month
524 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,125/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,316/month
931 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,645/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,295/month
1,512 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,524/month
1,844 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ypsilanti, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $18 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ypsilanti, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ypsilanti, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ypsilanti?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Ypsilanti, Ford Lake and Fairway Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ypsilanti.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ypsilanti
$1,104/month
668 Sq Ft
Ford Lake
$1,125/month
697 Sq Ft
Fairway Hills
$1,227/month
660 Sq Ft
Wellesley Gardens Condominiums
$1,348/month
686 Sq Ft
Arborwoods
$1,454/month
615 Sq Ft
Arbor Ridge Condominiums
$1,730/month
740 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ypsilanti?

Based on current rent prices, Arbor Ridge Condominiums, Arborwoods and Wellesley Gardens Condominiums are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ypsilanti.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arbor Ridge Condominiums
$1,730/month
740 Sq Ft
Arborwoods
$1,454/month
615 Sq Ft
Wellesley Gardens Condominiums
$1,348/month
686 Sq Ft
Fairway Hills
$1,227/month
660 Sq Ft
Ford Lake
$1,125/month
697 Sq Ft
Downtown Ypsilanti
$1,104/month
668 Sq Ft

Which Ypsilanti neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Ypsilanti with the most apartments available are Downtown Ypsilanti, Ford Lake and Arborwoods .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ypsilanti
$1,104/month
668 Sq Ft
Ford Lake
$1,125/month
697 Sq Ft
Arborwoods
$1,454/month
615 Sq Ft
Arbor Ridge Condominiums
$1,730/month
740 Sq Ft
Fairway Hills
$1,227/month
660 Sq Ft
Wellesley Gardens Condominiums
$1,348/month
686 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Ypsilanti is $1,125, you’ll want to make about $3,750 per month or $45,000 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.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti, MI

Arbor Ridge Condominiums

Ypsilanti, MI

Studio
$867/month
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One Bedroom
$923/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,205/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,449/month
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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