Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Ann Arbor, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ann Arbor, MI rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying $47 less per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged in recent data.
Compared to national trends
Ann Arbor rents run 8.2% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it in the pricier mid-tier metros with a total of 458 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ann Arbor rent for about $1,362/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,000/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,850/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,800/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of rental prices for different household sizes.
Price ranges
Houses in Ann Arbor have a median rent of $3,000/month compared to $1,750/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type. Apartments make up 44.2% of total rentals, while houses are 30.8%.
Median rent
Median rent in Ann Arbor
$2,100/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Ann Arbor is $2,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $160 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ann Arbor
458
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,362 |  6% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,850 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 3% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway | $1,500 | |
Downtown Ann Arbor | $2,114 | |
Lower Burns Park | $2,800 | |
North Area | $2,275 | |
North Burns Park | $2,200 | |
Old West Side | $1,520 | |
Plansmart | $3,650 | |
Sister Lakes | $1,900 | |
South Main | $1,400 | |
Virginia Park | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $3,100 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Downtown Ann Arbor
Average rent
$2,114
Plansmart
Average rent
$3,650
Broadway
Average rent
$1,500
Old West Side
Average rent
$1,520
South Main
Average rent
$1,400
Lower Burns Park
Average rent
$2,800
North Area
Average rent
$2,275
Virginia Park
Average rent
$2,400
Sister Lakes
Average rent
$1,900
North Burns Park
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
6%
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
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ann Arbor, MI is 75% higher than the median rent in Belleville, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,199
7%$1,700
14%$1,414
16%$1,950
5%$2,000
$2,400
20%$1,725
9%$1,232
5%$1,675
4%$1,850
8%$1,297
2%$1,300
2%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
2d ago
801 W Madison St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Lower Burns Park apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
1540 Packard St #2, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4 beds
2 baths
$1,000
$849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
11h ago
Lower Burns Park apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
1540 Packard St #3, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3 beds
1 bath
$849
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ann Arbor
707 S Division St Apt 1 #ACOPY, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ann Arbor
941 Newport Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4 beds
2.5 baths
$8,000
House for rent
4d ago
1219 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
5 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
415 Barber Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4 beds
2 baths
$5,995
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ann Arbor
509 Linden St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
5 beds
0 baths
$5,950
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
4275 Eyrie Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,712
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1533 Pine Valley Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1700 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$4,396
Apartment for rent
37m ago
2167 Medford Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,176–$2,521
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4275 Eyrie Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,712
Apartment for rent
4d ago
401 S Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Plansmart condo for rent in Ann Arbor
2778 Bristol Ridge Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,700
Condo for rent
3d ago
418 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
19h 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 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$4,396
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2041 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,220
Apartment for rent
4d ago
401 S Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
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 August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ann Arbor?
Average rent prices in Ann Arbor have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $160 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ann Arbor?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ann Arbor are South Main ($1,400/mo), Broadway ($1,500/mo), and Old West Side ($1,520/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor average around $1,540/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,090/month.
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).