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Highlights

  • Laundry facilities
  • On-site parking
  • Spacious living area
  • Free on-site parking
  • Private porch
  • Easily access

Location

211 Ballard St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
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Management

Old Town Realty, Inc.

Leasing office

(734) 663-8989

Property Overview

211 Ballard offers a strong overall rental experience with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, highlighted by excellent value, strong amenities, and a highly convenient location. It also features laundry facilities, on-site and free parking, a spacious living area, and a private porch, with nearby top-rated schools within easy reach.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 211 Ballard is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 211 Ballard 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,325 /mo1 unit availableJust a couple of blocks from Eastern Michigan University and downtown Ypsilanti. This upper-level duplex features two comfortable bedrooms, a spacious living area, and updates throughout. The unit offers a private porch off the kitchen, along with access to a shared front porch. Free on-site parking and laundry facilities available. Ideally located near EMU's campus, local restaurants, shopping, and public transportation, this apartment offers easy access to everything! Water, sewer, and trash removal are included in the rent. Tenants are responsible for electricity and heat. Apply for FREE at oldtownrealty. net Call us at (734) 663-8989 for more info or to schedule tours.

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Water/Sewer
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About 211 Ballard

HomeApartments in Ypsilanti 211 Ballard

Just a couple of blocks from Eastern Michigan University and downtown Ypsilanti. This upper-level duplex features two comfortable bedrooms, a spacious living area, and updates throughout. The unit offers a private porch off the kitchen, along with access to a shared front porch. Free on-site parking and laundry facilities available. Ideally located near EMU's campus, local restaurants, shopping, and public transportation, this apartment offers easy access to everything! Water, sewer, and trash removal are included in the rent. Tenants are responsible for electricity and heat. Apply for FREE at oldtownrealty. net Call us at (734) 663-8989 for more info or to schedule tours.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 211 Ballard is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 211 Ballard 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 211 Ballard
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.
211 Ballard 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·9A 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.
211 Ballard goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 211 Ballard receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
211 Ballard 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 211 Ballard 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.

211 Ballard is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 76 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 125 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 211 Ballard compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.3 miles away
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

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Rent trends in Ypsilanti

2-bedroom apartments at 211 Ballard cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ypsilanti.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Ypsilanti
A table of studio rental data trends in Ypsilanti
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$911
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
June 2026$849
July 2026$845
August 2026$830
September 2026$847
October 2026$880
November 2026$845

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$53,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,325.
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Schools near 211 Ballard

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+

Estabrook Elementary School

1555 w cross st

ypsilanti, MI, 48197

1-8Public
C-

Ypsi Connected Community School

1076 ecorse rd

ypsilanti, MI, 48198

K-8Public
C-

Holmes Elementary School

1255 holmes rd

ypsilanti, MI, 48198

K-6Public
C-
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Getting around Ypsilanti near 211 Ballard St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 211 Ballard St, Ypsilanti

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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