Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
University of Michigan, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Ann Arbor

$1,900/mo

decreased by68%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ann Arbor is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ann Arbor

289

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ann Arbor rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Michigan, MI

Average rent prices in Ann Arbor have decreased by 68% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Michigan, 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 $6,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

-

17%

1 bedroom

$1,550

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,850

-

18%

3 bedroom

$3,275

-

35%

4 bedroom

$6,600

-

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,275

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,600

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Michigan, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Michigan, MI

Varsity Management - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

Varsity Management

521 Walnut St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

2 beds

1 bath

$960

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
311 S Division St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Ann Arbor apartment for rent in Ann Arbor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
822 Arch St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ann Arbor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1025 Packard St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ann Arbor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Michigan, 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 $1,900 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ann Arbor?

Average rent prices in Ann Arbor have decreased by 68% since last year.

How does Ann Arbor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ann Arbor is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ann Arbor?

To comfortably afford rent in Ann Arbor, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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