Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

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Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI

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Founded in 1849, Eastern Michigan University contains outstanding academic programs and rich diversity on a beautiful 800-acre campus. Eastern’s dedicated faculty balance teaching and research to equip students with relevant skills and real-world awareness. EMU focuses on student-centered learning, offering opportunities to learn in and beyond the classroom to benefit local and global communities.

EMU has shaped Ypsilanti into a college town, with plenty of rental options catering to the EMU community. Nearby neighborhoods include Midtown, Depot Town, and College Heights. Those with longer commutes appreciate EMU’s proximity to I-94.

Over 250 student clubs and organizations, 18 miles of on-campus walkways and jogging trails, and Eagles NCAA Division I athletic teams provide a range of options for recreation at Eastern Michigan. You won’t have to venture too far off campus to find a variety of things to do. EMU is about ten miles east of Ann Arbor, 35 miles west of Detroit, and 18 miles west of Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Ypsilanti, MI is $899 for a studio, $1,075 for one bedroom, $1,311 for two bedrooms, and $1,580 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ypsilanti has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 509 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $899/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 683 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,075/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 933 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,311/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,163 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,580/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

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.

16

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

51

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

Childs Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

496 Students

3
out of 10

Lincoln Brick Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

478 Students

3
out of 10

Ypsilanti International Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

357 Students

3
out of 10

Bishop Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

481 Students

2
out of 10

Rawsonville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

315 Students

2
out of 10

Washtenaw International Middle Academy (WIMA)

Public

Grades 6-8

192 Students

5
out of 10

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

734 Students

2
out of 10

Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

454 Students

1
out of 10

Estabrook School

Public

Grades 1-8

282 Students

1
out of 10

ACCE

Public

Grades 6-12

156 Students

1
out of 10

Washtenaw International High School

Public

Grades 9-12

540 Students

8
out of 10

Early College Alliance

Public

Grades 9-12

451 Students

8
out of 10

Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College

Public

Grades 9-12

112 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

927 Students

4
out of 10

Ypsilanti New Tech High School

Public

Grades 9-12

314 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Parker Mill Park
  • County Farm Park
  • Matthaei Botanical Gardens
  • Nichols Arboretum
  • Rolling Hills Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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