University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

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Go Blue! The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, founded in 1817, is rooted in deep traditions while maintaining a focus on creating brighter futures in a diverse and vibrant community. Consistently ranked for its academic programs, UMich is also home to the Wolverines and lively games in the Big House.

There are no distinct boundaries between Ann Arbor and Central Campus as they were developed at the same time. Some areas contain a combination of private and university buildings. However, it’s useful to look for accommodations on Packard Road for convenience to the stadium as well as schools of business, law, and public policy. Housing between Fuller and Huron Streets offers easy access to the School of Nursing and the Medical School. School of Music and Engineering students and faculty may prefer options closer to Plymouth Road for ultimate convenience. Students can find a range of off-campus housing options near UMich using Apartments.com and student focused Off Campus Partners sites.

Downtown Ann Arbor, various museums, the Power Center for the Performing Arts, and more than 900 student organizations offer plenty of options for things to do around UMich.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $1,591 for a studio, $1,621 for one bedroom, $1,922 for two bedrooms, and $2,426 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ann Arbor has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 416 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,591/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 718 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,621/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 994 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,922/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,294 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,426/month

    Average Rent

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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Wines Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

401 Students

10
out of 10

Thurston Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

495 Students

9
out of 10

Uriah H Lawton School

Public

Grades K-5

438 Students

8
out of 10

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

601 Students

7
out of 10

John Allen School

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

7
out of 10

Slauson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

736 Students

7
out of 10

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

601 Students

7
out of 10

Clague Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

718 Students

6
out of 10

Tappan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

680 Students

6
out of 10

Forsythe Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

578 Students

6
out of 10

Skyline High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,315 Students

9
out of 10

Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

506 Students

9
out of 10

Pioneer High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,700 Students

8
out of 10

Huron High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,635 Students

6
out of 10

Pathways to Success Academic Campus

Public

Grades 9-12

258 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Nichols Arboretum
  • University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
  • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • Leslie Science and Nature Center
  • County Farm Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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