Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Ann Arbor, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ann Arbor rent stands today
Ann Arbor, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Month over month, rents cooled 3.4%, showing a recent softening in the market.
Compared to national trends
Ann Arbor runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier mid-tier metro with 376 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Ann Arbor rent for about $1,312/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,398/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,932/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,950/month. This range reflects a broad spread across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
North Burns Park saw rents fall 61.7% year over year to $2,300/month across 24 rentals, a notable local cooldown compared to the citywide flat trend. Glazier Way also cooled with a 53.5% decline to $1,675/month, while Broadway dropped 49.4% to $1,200/month, revealing significant neighborhood-level variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Ann Arbor
$2,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Ann Arbor is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ann Arbor
376
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,312 |  10% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,397 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,932 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,675 |  1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | 7% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway | $1,200 | |
Downtown Ann Arbor | $2,275 | |
Lower Burns Park | $1,972 | |
North Area | $1,900 | |
Old West Side | $1,660 | |
Oxbridge | $2,400 | |
Plansmart | $2,995 | |
South Main | $1,747 | |
Southeast Ann Arbor | $2,100 | |
Virginia Park | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,795 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,125 | 43% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,932
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
Broadway
Average rent
$1,200
Plansmart
Average rent
$2,995
Downtown Ann Arbor
Average rent
$2,275
Old West Side
Average rent
$1,660
South Main
Average rent
$1,747
North Area
Average rent
$1,900
Virginia Park
Average rent
$1,995
Southeast Ann Arbor
Average rent
$2,100
Lower Burns Park
Average rent
$1,972
Oxbridge
Average rent
$2,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
43%
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
11%higher than the national median
34%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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4%$1,450
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20%$1,950
7%$1,950
$2,300
22%$1,699
3%$1,072
21%$1,727
9%$1,775
1%$1,350
2%$1,332
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
5d+ ago
203 E Davis Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ann Arbor
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
South Main house for rent in Ann Arbor
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
1116 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
20h ago
House for rent in Ann Arbor
509 Linden St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
5 beds
0 baths
$6,247
House for rent
5d+ ago
1219 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
5 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
415 Barber Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4 beds
2 baths
$5,495
House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
426 S 4th Ave #3, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4 beds
2 baths
$5,380
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
3d ago
Verified
4275 Eyrie Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,461–$1,933
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1533 Pine Valley Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2575 Sandalwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,705–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1700 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$3,999
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
305 Timberland Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,950–$3,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4275 Eyrie Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,461–$1,933
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2575 Sandalwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,705–$2,750
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1032 Vaughn St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4275 Eyrie Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,712–$1,933
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1533 Pine Valley Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
809 E Kingsley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,765
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1700 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$3,999
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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ann Arbor?
Average rent prices in Ann Arbor have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Ann Arbor rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ann Arbor is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ann Arbor?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor are Broadway ($1,200/mo), Old West Side ($1,660/mo), and South Main ($1,747/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?
March offers the best rental deals in Ann Arbor, with prices running about 20% lower than October's peak rates. December also provides good opportunities with the lowest competition and demand levels.
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).