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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Modern appliances
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Walk-in closets
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Park-like setting

Location

1450 Chestnut Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
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Management

Benchmark Management Corporation.

Leasing office

(734) 434-1717

Open 

Monday 8:30 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Chestnut Lake offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, highlighted by excellent pricing, premier amenities, and a highly convenient location. Residents can expect modern comforts like vaulted ceilings, updated appliances, spacious layouts with walk-in closets, and a park-like, pet-friendly setting supported by nearby pet services and outdoor spaces. The property’s many photos, competitive value per square foot, and transparent listing help provide a clear and trustworthy picture of what living here is like.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Chestnut Lake is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Chestnut Lake has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Almond1 bed1 bath714 sqft$1,220 /mo5 units availableOne Bedroom, One Bath
Cashew2 bed1 bath875 sqft$1,340 /mo6 units availableTwo Bedroom, One Bath
Pecan2 bed1.5 bath1,050 sqft$1,555 /moTwo Bedroom, One and a half Bath
Walnut3 bed1.5 bath1,200 sqft$1,765 /moThree Bedroom, One and a half Bath

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Amenities for Chestnut Lake

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Air Conditioning
Gas Utilities IncludedHigh Ceilings
Walk-in Closet

Building

Bike Rack or Bike StorageCats OK
Controlled AccessDogs OK
Laundry Facility in Each BuildingOnsite Laundry
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Community ClubhouseOutdoor Space
PlaygroundSwimming Pool

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$25

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$25

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Building details

Property details

Year built1972
Units280
Lease terms12–13 months
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About Chestnut Lake

HomeApartments in Ypsilanti Chestnut Lake

At Chestnut Lake in Ypsilanti, MI, affordability and comfort are within your reach. We offer one and two bedroom apartments and two and three bedroom townhomes for rent minutes from Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University. Our community features a park-like setting. We are a pet-friendly apartment community with many wide-open green spaces. Floor plans at Chestnut Lake are spacious and offer convenient amenities designed to complement your busy life. From modern appliances to spacious floor plans, we have exactly what you are looking for. Our apartments feature walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings and private entryways. You will also find that every two bedroom townhome is also equipped with a personal patio.


Year Built: 1972

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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Chestnut Lake is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Chestnut Lake has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Chestnut Lake
Price·9A 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.
Chestnut Lake stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A 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.
Chestnut Lake stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Chestnut Lake 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 Chestnut Lake does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 5 highest rated

Actually cried when I left. Pretty sure I had the best spot—second story overlooking the pond in the back. I've lived in a lot of apartments in Ypsilanti over the past six years and this is one of the best. Definitely gonna miss it!

Samantha Hunt

Samantha Hunt

Jul 21, 2021

Maintenance requests are quickly handled, the neighbors are nice, and the office workers are very polite.

Colleen Levy

Colleen Levy

Jun 27, 2018

We’re sharing just 5 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Chestnut Lake is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Chestnut Lake compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 116 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 114 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Ypsilanti

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% higher than 1-bedrooms in Ypsilanti.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Chestnut Lake to be 11% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Ypsilanti.

3-bedroom apartments at Chestnut Lake cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Ypsilanti.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Ypsilanti
A table of studio rental data trends in Ypsilanti
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$888
July 2024$862
August 2024$869
September 2024$897
October 2024$898
November 2024$904
December 2024$899
January 2025$857
February 2025$845
March 2025$895
April 2025$895
May 2025$895
June 2025$871
July 2025$799
August 2025$800
September 2025$800
October 2025$817
November 2025$845
December 2025$830
January 2026$839
February 2026$852
March 2026$895
April 2026$887
May 2026$881

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1450 Chestnut Dr?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$48,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,220.
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Schools near Chestnut Lake

Estabrook Elementary School

1555 w cross st

ypsilanti, MI, 48197

1-8Public
C-

Perry Early Learning Center

550 perry st

ypsilanti, MI, 48197

PK, K-1Public
B-

Ypsilanti International Elementary School

503 oak st

ypsilanti, MI, 48198

PK, K-5Public
C+

Holmes Elementary School

1255 holmes rd

ypsilanti, MI, 48198

K-6Public
C-

Ypsi Connected Community School

1076 ecorse rd

ypsilanti, MI, 48198

K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Ypsilanti near 1450 Chestnut Dr

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1450 Chestnut Dr, Ypsilanti

Groceries

2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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