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Average Rent in Ann Arbor, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Ann Arbor, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,328/mo
▼ 3.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,365/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
42
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI
Compare average rent across Ann Arbor, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haisley | $2,042 | ▲ $140 | $974 | 6 | 101 |
| Burns Park | $1,940 | ▲ $13 | $1,020 | 8 | 113 |
| Ann Arbor 48108 | $1,586 | ▼ $177 | $949 | 5 | 56 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Ann Arbor, MI?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI is $2,328 per month across 11 apartment communities and 42 available units. Rents have decreased $95 (3.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Carleton Court starting at $1,365/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,328/mo.
Prices range from $1,365 to $3,320 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Ann Arbor, MI Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,177 | - | 7 |
| July 2026 | $2,041 | -$136 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $2,127 | +$86 | 9 |
| September 2026 | $2,052 | -$75 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $2,023 | -$29 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Ann Arbor, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Ann Arbor, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Court | $1,365/mo | $1,365/mo | 1 | 3 |
| Vic Village South | $1,399/mo | $1,942/mo | 10 | 4.4 |
| Ann Arbor Apartments managed by CMB | $1,575/mo | $1,575/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| VERVE Ann Arbor Apartments | $1,629/mo | $1,629/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| Briar Cove Terrace Apartments | $1,948/mo | $2,008/mo | 5 | 3.6 |
| Mill Creek Townhomes | $1,950/mo | $1,958/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
| Arbor Landings Apartments | $2,279/mo | $2,279/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Ann Arbor, MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$93,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,328/mo.
Comfortable income
$112,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,365/mo), you need to earn at least $55,000/year.
Median household income in Ann Arbor, MI is $81,089 , about 27% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Ann Arbor, MI
Overall prices in Ann Arbor, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Ann Arbor, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,328 |
| Utilities | $482 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $1,149 |
| Healthcare | $561 |
| Other goods and services | $897 |
| Estimated total | $5,926/mo |
Population
121,179
Median household income
$81,089
Census median rent
$1,552/mo
Census rent burden
34.9%
Median age
27.7
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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