Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Ann Arbor, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ann Arbor, MI rent slipped 10.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $244 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.4% month-over-month increase in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Ann Arbor runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among midsize metros with a total of 583 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ann Arbor rent for about $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,850/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,380/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom options available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
North Burns Park rents rose 44.2% year over year to $3,100/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 10.2%. Lower Burns Park also saw a 20.6% increase, while Liberty Glen experienced a 37.3% drop, showing significant local variation in Ann Arbor's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Ann Arbor
$2,100/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Ann Arbor is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ann Arbor
583
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ann Arbor rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ann Arbor, MI
Average rent prices in Ann Arbor have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ann Arbor, MI
Rent prices in Ann Arbor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ann Arbor is $1,800, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | No Change | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,380 | 6% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway | $1,550 | |
Downtown Ann Arbor | $2,200 | |
Lower Burns Park | $3,255 | |
North Area | $2,200 | |
North Burns Park | $3,100 | |
Old West Side | $1,850 | |
Plansmart | $3,200 | |
South Main | $1,450 | |
Southeast Ann Arbor | $2,500 | |
Virginia Park | $2,049 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,112 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,380
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
Downtown Ann Arbor
Average rent
$2,200
Broadway
Average rent
$1,550
Old West Side
Average rent
$1,850
Plansmart
Average rent
$3,200
South Main
Average rent
$1,450
Southeast Ann Arbor
Average rent
$2,500
Lower Burns Park
Average rent
$3,255
Virginia Park
Average rent
$2,049
North Area
Average rent
$2,200
North Burns Park
Average rent
$3,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,112
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ann Arbor, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Ann Arbor, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ann Arbor and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ann Arbor
8%higher than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor, MI is 67% higher than the median rent in Belleville, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%Cost of living in Ann Arbor, MI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 25% higher |
| Housing | 17% higher |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in Ann Arbor, MI
1d ago
Lower Burns Park apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
1540 Packard St #2, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4 beds
2 baths
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
12h ago
1305 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
5 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2041 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,420
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1700 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$4,396
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Ann Arbor apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
5 beds
2 baths
$7,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
5 beds
2 baths
$6,900
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
4 beds
2 baths
$5,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
2d ago
1335 Hill St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4 beds
4 baths
$5,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4275 Eyrie Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,712–$1,915
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1700 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$4,396
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1533 Pine Valley Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,715
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ann Arbor
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
4275 Eyrie Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,712–$1,915
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
413 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,540
Apartment for rent
4d ago
401 S Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
536 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,340–$1,540
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4275 Eyrie Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,712
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1700 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$4,396
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ann Arbor
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
401 S Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ann Arbor, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Ann Arbor rental market.
How much is rent in Ann Arbor?
The average rent in Ann Arbor is $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ann Arbor?
Average rent prices in Ann Arbor have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Ann Arbor rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ann Arbor is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ann Arbor?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor are South Main ($1,450/mo), Broadway ($1,550/mo), and Old West Side ($1,850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ann Arbor?
To comfortably afford rent in Ann Arbor, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the diverse housing needs of the University of Michigan community and local professionals.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).