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Highlights

  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Bike storage

Location

2864 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
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Management

Empire Management

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(844) 335-5065 ext. 4158

Property Overview

Sparrow Wood Apartments offers a well-rounded living experience with an expert rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its strong value and quality. It features energy-efficient appliances, a swimming pool, and a fitness center, all within a quiet neighborhood, further enhanced by its excellent location rating of 9 out of 10. With competitive pricing and transparent management practices, this property stands out as a premier choice for renters seeking comfort and convenience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Sparrow Wood Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sparrow Wood Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

Sparrow Wood Apartments - 11G-3...2 bed2 bath1,025 sqft$1,425 /moSparrowwood
Sparrow Wood Apartments - 10H-3...2 bed2 bath1,065 sqft$1,450 /moSparrowwood

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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Sparrow Wood Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sparrow Wood Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Sparrow Wood Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Sparrow Wood Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Sparrow Wood Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Sparrow Wood Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Sparrow Wood Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Sparrow Wood Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Sparrow Wood Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 160 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Ann Arbor

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Sparrow Wood Apartments to be 35% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Ann Arbor.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Ann Arbor
A table of studio rental data trends in Ann Arbor
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,291
January 2024$1,293
February 2024$1,275
March 2024$1,245
April 2024$1,305
May 2024$1,634
June 2024$1,726
July 2024$1,642
August 2024$1,649
September 2024$1,539
October 2024$1,424
November 2024$1,370
December 2024$1,387
January 2025$1,375
February 2025$1,386
March 2025$1,423
April 2025$1,586
May 2025$1,779
June 2025$1,681
July 2025$1,524
August 2025$1,539
September 2025$1,434
October 2025$1,350
November 2025$1,395
December 2025$1,498

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$57,500/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $57,500 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,437.
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Schools near Sparrow Wood Apartments

Carpenter School

4250 central blvd

ann arbor, MI, 48108

K-5Public
B

Ann Arbor Open at Mack School

920 miller ave

ann arbor, MI, 48103

K-8Public
A
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Getting around Ann Arbor near 2864 Carpenter Rd

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2864 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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