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Rental Market Trends in Ann Arbor, MI

What is the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI?

$1,656/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $1,656 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Ann Arbor rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Ann Arbor, you can expect to pay about $1,636 per month for a studio, $1,656 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,940 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,549 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,636/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,656/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,940/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,549/month
1,293 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,150/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,117/month
1,642 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,361/month
2,171 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,104/month
579 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,254/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,785/month
1,520 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,999/month
2,484 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,041/month
1,010 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 $2 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 June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ann Arbor, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Washtenaw Heights, Southeast Ann Arbor and Pittsfield Lodi are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washtenaw Heights
$1,368/month
625 Sq Ft
Southeast Ann Arbor
$1,519/month
642 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$1,535/month
723 Sq Ft
Arbor Oaks
$1,541/month
724 Sq Ft
Old Fourth Ward
$1,551/month
533 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,632/month
670 Sq Ft
Greenview & Pioneer Nature Area
$1,675/month
663 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,682/month
719 Sq Ft
Village Green of Ann Arbor
$1,774/month
762 Sq Ft
Lawton
$1,821/month
893 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Ann Arbor, Northern Brewery and Central Ann Arbor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ann Arbor.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,494/month
620 Sq Ft
Northern Brewery
$2,362/month
651 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$2,312/month
648 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$2,302/month
649 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,286/month
693 Sq Ft
Huron Highlands
$2,262/month
729 Sq Ft
South Main
$2,243/month
663 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,235/month
652 Sq Ft
Ann Arbor Scio
$2,082/month
732 Sq Ft
Georgetown
$2,017/month
793 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
$2,082/month
732 Sq Ft
Pittsfield Lodi
$1,535/month
723 Sq Ft
Plansmart
$2,286/month
693 Sq Ft
Broadway
$2,235/month
652 Sq Ft
South Ann Arbor
$1,682/month
719 Sq Ft
Northern Brewery
$2,362/month
651 Sq Ft
Central Ann Arbor
$2,312/month
648 Sq Ft
West Ann Arbor
$1,632/month
670 Sq Ft
Downtown Ann Arbor
$2,494/month
620 Sq Ft
Old West Side
$2,302/month
649 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 $1,656, you’ll want to make about $5,520 per month or $66,240 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 4.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Ann Arbor is 15.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,636 - $2,549. You can expect to pay 9.5% more for groceries, 4.3% less for utilities, and 6.2% less for transportation.

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$1,656/month
One Bedroom
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$2,354/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,514/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,238/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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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