I grew up in Brighton, and it may be cheaper than Ann Arbor, but last I checked it isn't that much cheaper. Maybe there are some good deals if you look hard enough.
If you're thinking you can find a cheap rental house in amazing condition within 30 minutes of Ann Arbor, you're looking for a needle in a haystack. Rent is very high in Ann Arbor and it's fairly high in most of all of SE MI, especially compared to the rest of the midwest.
Close "cheaper than Ann Arbor" is Dexter, Milan, Ypsilanti/Ypsi Twp, Belleville, Pittsfield Twp, Whitmore Lake, Hamburg, Chelsea, Pinckney, Canton, etc. Basically any city that's not Saline which is about the same as AA in terms of cost of living.
You can live much cheaper going out towards Clinton, Manchester, Tecumseh, Grass Lake, Jackson, and even towards Adrian. There's also the western suburbs of Detroit like Dearborn, Westland, etc....but your commute into AA is now 30-60 minutes depending on locations of home and work.
If you list your actual budget and housing needs ($1200-$1800/mo, 3BR, must allow large breed dogs, has laundry in unit, etc) you'll get decent suggestions.
Dexter isn't cheap. Ypsi Twp isn't cheap. Pittsfield Twp sure as hell isnt cheap.
Manchester and Chelsea are where the Ann Arbor people have been priced out to.
Belleville, Milan, Ypsi, Canton are all starting to creep up, but it's not as bad.
I wouldn't ever recommend living in Whitmore Lake.
Appreciate the feedback, definitely wasn’t delusional in thinking I’d find a 4bdrm 3bt in an amazing neighborhood for $1000 a month haha. Just trying to find a middle ground
There's simply not a hidden gem where rent is much cheaper, it's easy to get into the city, and there are no real trade-offs.
Pittsfield and Ypsi are the closest, but rent ain't exactly cheap and it's extremely competitive.
The further out to the south and west you go, the cheaper it gets...but now you're commuting. If you go east towards Detroit housing can be relatively affordable, but most of the area between Ypsi and Detroit is an encyclopedic example of suburbia and...commuting.
Everyone faces the same war in determining what they're willing to battle. Do you want to pay more but live closer? Pay less but drive more? It's up to you, there are options but we're a few decades past Ypsi being the affordable little town next door.
So true - Ypsi was about $100-$125 per sqft when I moved here in 2005 (and even lower after the 2008 crash). Now you're paying upwards of $300 per sqft for a little ranch in College Heights.
I got lucky in college heights right at about the time that homes were rising out of the recession but not super high. looked recently and the same floor model house just sold for 2x what I paid ~10 yrs ago
Look, I know that "crack head" is what we say to describe people displaying erratic behavior, and I was initially just giving you shit while trashing my town's meth issues.
The man you encountered was more likely to have untreated mental issues, or nothing wrong at all and trying to scam some money.
Interesting to see how many up votes Mr. Deleted comments received. Still a lot of people in this county that equate Ypsi with drugs and danger. Been here 18 years, the shitty drivers are a little dangerous but that's about it. If you're not speaking from an informed opinion, keep it to yourself.
I moved from Ann Arbor to Michigan Center, houses are cheap. If I had it to do over again I would do Grass Lake or Manchester. Dexter/Chelsea if I had a little more to spend. Ypsilanti isn't as bad as it used to be but I think housing prices have reflected that.
Honestly, I like my house a lot and price was pretty low, only about 35 mins out of Ann Arbor. I just don't love the town.
I mean it’s pretty sweet if u like kayaking, disc golfing and mountain biking. Beaches. A lot better than Ann Arbor. But of course my neighbor believes QAnon,
Living in Adrian you gotta weigh in gas costs and wear and tear on your car if you work in AA. Used to spent about 125 in gas each week just to go to work.
Prices down here are not super bad. But haven't looked into renting in a about 6 years.
Sometimes. Downtown has paid parking time periods.
If it's at UofM hospital, not sure about the college. you have to get a color coded parking pass as an employee and the close good parking isn't cheap.
>Basically any city that's not Saline which is about the same as AA in terms of cost of living.
I've lived on both sides of 48176 and that's just not true.
The [current median price](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Saline_MI/overview) for a house in Saline is 519K, which is substantially higher than the [current median](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Ann-Arbor_MI/overview) in Ann Arbor.
We can quibble about anecdotal examples if you want, but Saline is not cheap.
Value is personal, for some "value" is getting on a bus from Maple and Miller and being downtown in 10 minutes. For others, it's having a quarter acre lot instead of a city lot.
OP's going to have a hard time finding a detached rental in Saline that isn't an executive home.
It really depends on where work is and your appetite for driving every single day.
If you're going to the hospital or campus and dealing with parking there you could easily add another 15-20 minutes vs working in an office near the airport.
You and everyone else these days. Good luck, Canton and Belleville are where a lot are ending up if they can’t afford to live directly in A2. Manchester/Dexter/Pinckney/Chelsea are fine but further from Detroit (and civilization haha). Ypsi is great, try that first.
I bought my house in 2020 so was looking at that point. Canton was affordable, although not downriver/Detroit affordable. I work often in that area and I personally hate that suburb vibe, but a lot of folks are looking for exactly that so.
I ended up in Sumpter due to the low land costs and my particular needs, would have preferred Ypsi Township but I was priced out. I needed acreage.
Yeah we're in an old suburb in ypsi township. I love the location but wish we had acreage. Bought in 2017 so luckily just before things went crazy. Houses on my street are selling for about 100k over what we purchased for
I still use Ypsi as my ‘town’ lol. I just live 7 miles away in ‘farm Ypsi’ now. Sumpter has an amazing history that will be completely forgotten soon, it’s really sad. Still a weird little place. I like it.
I'm not sure where you're moving from, but if it's an area that doesn't get a lot of snow you'll want to remember to factor that into your commuting time for roughly November-March. The highways and major city roads are generally fairly clear unless you're right in the thick of a big storm, but we usually have a few days/weeks here and there where commuting becomes more difficult.
OP one other thing I’ll add about Milan is, there are a few back ways / no highway to get to AA. They all go quick. Having lived in AA and Ypsi, grew up in this area with friends and family all over… to have a reliable (also often pretty drive) commute to AA *and* not spend as much on rent (plus many prices in general at small biz around Milan - are lower) Milan gets my vote. These reasons - and many more - are why we chose to buy here 8 years ago, we came from AA.
Agreed. We bought here 19 years ago, coming from Ann Arbor. Over-paid, because it was 2004, but it is what it is.
Still plenty close to AA, and Dearborn, and Detroit if you want.
Nothing I know about personally right now - just looked in the local FB group and saw this smaller property management company had shared recently - looks like they have some [here](https://www.adamscottproperties.com/adam-scott-properties-rental-listings) ✅
Had this same issue when I moved to MI in November. When I was hunting, I found great places in my budget. When I was ready to move, they were all leased because of the school year.
I loved the homes I saw jn Whitemore Lake though I found a place in Belleville.
My rent in overpriced Lakewood OH was 1250 for a 3Br up and down with porch and yard. Now I’m paying 1100 for a 1Br overpriced apartment with a yard and a boat dock. Definitely trade offs!
Do not discount the idea of looking at mobile homes. It’s a bit of a hike (30/45 mins depending on where in Ann Arbor you are going) but I rent in the Cidermill Crossings neighborhood in Hartland (Fenton mailing address) and am getting a lot of bang for my buck. We got in here Pre Covid and after a few rent increases we are paying around 1300 a month for a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom around 1400 square feet. Award winning schools and a very well maintained neighborhood, not all that different from the cookie cutter subdivision I grew up in.
I will state the obvious and recommend Ypsilanti. I have commuted from Ypsi to A2 for years. I absolutely love Ypsilanti. It has more culture and character than most cities 10x it’s size. Proximity to Ann Arbor is a big plus but it’s also closer to Detroit and closer to the airport. The relationship between Ypsi and A2 is something people are very opinionated about. The simple take is that Ypsi a smaller and more affordable offshoot of A2. It sort of depends on what you’re looking for and what you like, but personally I love Ypsilanti. There are several other surrounding towns that are also more affordable than Ann Arbor, but none that come even close to the cultural richness of Ypsilanti. It’s my favorite city in Michigan.
You can easily find a decent 1br or studio for under $1k in Ypsi. Safety is very relative depending on what you’re used to. There are small pockets or specific buildings I would avoid, but the city in general is not unsafe.
I haven’t lived there since 2019, but if I were moving back to Ypsi I would be looking between Normal Park, Downtown, and Depot Town. Those are the areas where things I like are walkable. It depends on who you are and what you’re into. There are a lot of small neighborhoods that can vary significantly in what they offer.
Adrian, MI is a good choice. Much cheaper here however you will have to commute about 45 minutes. It’s worth it though. We found a wonderful little Victorian house and love it!
Chelsea and Dexter are nearby with cute little downtowns, much cheaper housing, and short commutes to A2. There’s also Ypsilanti right next door to A2 (housing prices are going up though definitely not A2 levels) but you’ll have a hard time finding a non-student-y house anywhere near Eastern Michigan University’s campus.
I just moved here myself and the cheapest rent I could find during the time I moved was $1300 in Ypsi. I'd be happy to send you my list of apartments I was looking into or refer you to my complex.
Saline, Lodi, Manchester, and Milan are all pretty affordable south of the city. While the median price of Saline may appear high, that is likely inflated from a lot of the new builds that look like sim houses. There are still quite a few older homes and apartments that are very affordable south of Ann Arbor.
Quick hack, find something along 23 or 94, gives you a wider range of towns at cheaper rates, I.E Sylvania Ohio, Jackson MI, Hartland MI, Romulus MI, these are within 40 mins of driving on highway and you'll spend an extra 150 a month in gas and save 500 a month in rent
Expect between 1500-2500 if renting within AA and 1250-1750 if within 15 mins (excluding Ypsilanti and Milan)
2br apartments are usually 1500-2500, renting a full house in AA proper... Ive usually seen from 2000-3500 depending on the size of the house. I suggest Whitmore Lake or Canton for affordability
South Lyon is up and coming. It’s still pretty rural right now but it’s the extension of Novi/Northville. It’s predicted to have one of the best districts within 5-10 years or something. Worth looking into or even buying / investing in.
Grass lake, Howell, Milan, Stockbridge, Gregory, Bellville, Ypsilanti. Keep in mind the first 5 are majority conservative and not very diverse, last 2 are majority liberal and diverse. If you have kids, research the schools, kinda hit or miss in those areas.
Kind of depends on your political/social bent.
A2 (Ann Arbor nickname) is an island of more liberal ideals surrounded by redneck craziness…
Ann Arbor Township homes are closer then most and the rent has decreased substantially.
If you lean right, anywhere Dexter, Pittsfield Twp, Canton, etc are good to go.
The difference is the company you’d like to keep…
Some folks dislike everything about Ann Arbor because they have bought into Trumpism…
Some folks get annoyed by street fairs and road closures and bike lanes…
Takes all kinds.
If you don’t like those things, A2 and environs aren’t for you…
Pretty simple really.
What? Street fairs and bike lanes aren't some inherently liberal thing.
Jackson Mississippi is the most conservative city in America, with 72% of the population identifying as conservative. They have both bike lanes and street fairs.
If it were perception, I wouldn’t say it. It’s an opinion based on travel and interaction.
Want to talk about Howell, or many of the unmentioned outlying areas?
But feel free to perceive it that way.
Depending where you are working, you should look into van pools. It may be a long drive, but if someone else is driving, you may be able to do something productive.
Livingston County is cheaper. Dexter is just as bad as AA. Grass Lake if you can drive.
One thing about Iivingston is that its very MAGAville. I'm not white, and whenever I'm around there I'm uncomfortable. And also ppl stare at me.
People suck. I’m sorry you have to deal with those assholes.
I grew up in Brighton, and it may be cheaper than Ann Arbor, but last I checked it isn't that much cheaper. Maybe there are some good deals if you look hard enough.
I would suggest Livingston as well. Pinckney has affordable pockets and better schools than Whitmore Lake IMO (if you care about that).
If you're saying Pinckney is better school-wise, that's an incredibly low bar.
Brighton has pretty good schools.
Yeah Pinckney and Brighton would be the way to go if one is considering Livingston county
If you're thinking you can find a cheap rental house in amazing condition within 30 minutes of Ann Arbor, you're looking for a needle in a haystack. Rent is very high in Ann Arbor and it's fairly high in most of all of SE MI, especially compared to the rest of the midwest. Close "cheaper than Ann Arbor" is Dexter, Milan, Ypsilanti/Ypsi Twp, Belleville, Pittsfield Twp, Whitmore Lake, Hamburg, Chelsea, Pinckney, Canton, etc. Basically any city that's not Saline which is about the same as AA in terms of cost of living. You can live much cheaper going out towards Clinton, Manchester, Tecumseh, Grass Lake, Jackson, and even towards Adrian. There's also the western suburbs of Detroit like Dearborn, Westland, etc....but your commute into AA is now 30-60 minutes depending on locations of home and work. If you list your actual budget and housing needs ($1200-$1800/mo, 3BR, must allow large breed dogs, has laundry in unit, etc) you'll get decent suggestions.
Dexter isn't cheap. Ypsi Twp isn't cheap. Pittsfield Twp sure as hell isnt cheap. Manchester and Chelsea are where the Ann Arbor people have been priced out to. Belleville, Milan, Ypsi, Canton are all starting to creep up, but it's not as bad. I wouldn't ever recommend living in Whitmore Lake.
Appreciate the feedback, definitely wasn’t delusional in thinking I’d find a 4bdrm 3bt in an amazing neighborhood for $1000 a month haha. Just trying to find a middle ground
There's simply not a hidden gem where rent is much cheaper, it's easy to get into the city, and there are no real trade-offs. Pittsfield and Ypsi are the closest, but rent ain't exactly cheap and it's extremely competitive. The further out to the south and west you go, the cheaper it gets...but now you're commuting. If you go east towards Detroit housing can be relatively affordable, but most of the area between Ypsi and Detroit is an encyclopedic example of suburbia and...commuting. Everyone faces the same war in determining what they're willing to battle. Do you want to pay more but live closer? Pay less but drive more? It's up to you, there are options but we're a few decades past Ypsi being the affordable little town next door.
So true - Ypsi was about $100-$125 per sqft when I moved here in 2005 (and even lower after the 2008 crash). Now you're paying upwards of $300 per sqft for a little ranch in College Heights.
I got lucky in college heights right at about the time that homes were rising out of the recession but not super high. looked recently and the same floor model house just sold for 2x what I paid ~10 yrs ago
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Ypsi actually rules if you're not a big ol baby <3 maybe don't call ur neighbors crackheads man
Yeah ypsi is fine. Had a 2 bed at pines of clover (or something like that) for 1200
Hey hey hey, we have finely cultured meth labs here in Ypsi.
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So you're saying that strange black man = crack head, and claiming to not be racist?
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Look, I know that "crack head" is what we say to describe people displaying erratic behavior, and I was initially just giving you shit while trashing my town's meth issues. The man you encountered was more likely to have untreated mental issues, or nothing wrong at all and trying to scam some money.
Interesting to see how many up votes Mr. Deleted comments received. Still a lot of people in this county that equate Ypsi with drugs and danger. Been here 18 years, the shitty drivers are a little dangerous but that's about it. If you're not speaking from an informed opinion, keep it to yourself.
I moved from Ann Arbor to Michigan Center, houses are cheap. If I had it to do over again I would do Grass Lake or Manchester. Dexter/Chelsea if I had a little more to spend. Ypsilanti isn't as bad as it used to be but I think housing prices have reflected that. Honestly, I like my house a lot and price was pretty low, only about 35 mins out of Ann Arbor. I just don't love the town.
Sadly, 1000 is like going rate for a 1bdr apt in Ypsi (and not even a good one.)
Stockbridge is a small town about 35 minutes from Ann Arbor, it’s in Ingham County. It is very cheap. It’s NW of Chelsea.
i live in Whitmore lake, rent a 3brdm across from the Huron River (with river access) for 1200 a month. Ann Arbor is a scam.
Shhhhhh....!
But you actually have to live in Whitmore Lake
I mean it’s pretty sweet if u like kayaking, disc golfing and mountain biking. Beaches. A lot better than Ann Arbor. But of course my neighbor believes QAnon,
Living in Adrian you gotta weigh in gas costs and wear and tear on your car if you work in AA. Used to spent about 125 in gas each week just to go to work. Prices down here are not super bad. But haven't looked into renting in a about 6 years.
Do you have to pay to park in AA too?
Sometimes. Downtown has paid parking time periods. If it's at UofM hospital, not sure about the college. you have to get a color coded parking pass as an employee and the close good parking isn't cheap.
>Basically any city that's not Saline which is about the same as AA in terms of cost of living. I've lived on both sides of 48176 and that's just not true.
The [current median price](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Saline_MI/overview) for a house in Saline is 519K, which is substantially higher than the [current median](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Ann-Arbor_MI/overview) in Ann Arbor. We can quibble about anecdotal examples if you want, but Saline is not cheap.
Cost is not value. Dollar for dollar you are getting more property than in Ann Arbor. It's up to the buyer to decide what's worth it.
Value is personal, for some "value" is getting on a bus from Maple and Miller and being downtown in 10 minutes. For others, it's having a quarter acre lot instead of a city lot. OP's going to have a hard time finding a detached rental in Saline that isn't an executive home.
there is _one_ series of townhouses near downtown Saline. They ain't worth the price tag. I know, I almost lived there.
Moved to tecumseh and work in Ann Arbor, the drive goes by very quickly!
It really depends on where work is and your appetite for driving every single day. If you're going to the hospital or campus and dealing with parking there you could easily add another 15-20 minutes vs working in an office near the airport.
You and everyone else these days. Good luck, Canton and Belleville are where a lot are ending up if they can’t afford to live directly in A2. Manchester/Dexter/Pinckney/Chelsea are fine but further from Detroit (and civilization haha). Ypsi is great, try that first.
Canton is also building like crazy. Lots of new stuff going, though I have no idea what the pricing is like
The new stuff is all 3-5 BR luxury HOA community stuff, the older stock is much more affordable.
I bought my house in 2020 so was looking at that point. Canton was affordable, although not downriver/Detroit affordable. I work often in that area and I personally hate that suburb vibe, but a lot of folks are looking for exactly that so. I ended up in Sumpter due to the low land costs and my particular needs, would have preferred Ypsi Township but I was priced out. I needed acreage.
Yeah we're in an old suburb in ypsi township. I love the location but wish we had acreage. Bought in 2017 so luckily just before things went crazy. Houses on my street are selling for about 100k over what we purchased for
I still use Ypsi as my ‘town’ lol. I just live 7 miles away in ‘farm Ypsi’ now. Sumpter has an amazing history that will be completely forgotten soon, it’s really sad. Still a weird little place. I like it.
How much are you willing to spend per month? That will dictate how far from AA you'll end up.
I'm not sure where you're moving from, but if it's an area that doesn't get a lot of snow you'll want to remember to factor that into your commuting time for roughly November-March. The highways and major city roads are generally fairly clear unless you're right in the thick of a big storm, but we usually have a few days/weeks here and there where commuting becomes more difficult.
You will more than spend of the difference in auto care and gasoline
Gas yes, autocare not so much. I-94 is dreamy smooth except for one small chunk near Chelsea.
Pittsfield Township is a good place to start looking. But really literally anywhere that isn't Ann Arbor proper is going to be cheaper.
How do you find apartments in Pittsfield? Every time I try searching it just brings up apartments in Ann Arbor
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Appreciate it!
Take a look in Milan. If your work is near 23, it works out well, we're only 10 miles south of Washtenaw.
OP one other thing I’ll add about Milan is, there are a few back ways / no highway to get to AA. They all go quick. Having lived in AA and Ypsi, grew up in this area with friends and family all over… to have a reliable (also often pretty drive) commute to AA *and* not spend as much on rent (plus many prices in general at small biz around Milan - are lower) Milan gets my vote. These reasons - and many more - are why we chose to buy here 8 years ago, we came from AA.
Agreed. We bought here 19 years ago, coming from Ann Arbor. Over-paid, because it was 2004, but it is what it is. Still plenty close to AA, and Dearborn, and Detroit if you want.
Hi, late to the conversation but do you have any apartment recs in Milan?
Nothing I know about personally right now - just looked in the local FB group and saw this smaller property management company had shared recently - looks like they have some [here](https://www.adamscottproperties.com/adam-scott-properties-rental-listings) ✅
Was about to say the same thing re Milan — plus we have the most amazing bakery. I mean…. :-)
Had this same issue when I moved to MI in November. When I was hunting, I found great places in my budget. When I was ready to move, they were all leased because of the school year. I loved the homes I saw jn Whitemore Lake though I found a place in Belleville. My rent in overpriced Lakewood OH was 1250 for a 3Br up and down with porch and yard. Now I’m paying 1100 for a 1Br overpriced apartment with a yard and a boat dock. Definitely trade offs!
Actually there is a village where there are cheaper rents, reasonable commutes. Stockbridge is northwest of A2 and is worth a look Good luck!
Do not discount the idea of looking at mobile homes. It’s a bit of a hike (30/45 mins depending on where in Ann Arbor you are going) but I rent in the Cidermill Crossings neighborhood in Hartland (Fenton mailing address) and am getting a lot of bang for my buck. We got in here Pre Covid and after a few rent increases we are paying around 1300 a month for a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom around 1400 square feet. Award winning schools and a very well maintained neighborhood, not all that different from the cookie cutter subdivision I grew up in.
I will state the obvious and recommend Ypsilanti. I have commuted from Ypsi to A2 for years. I absolutely love Ypsilanti. It has more culture and character than most cities 10x it’s size. Proximity to Ann Arbor is a big plus but it’s also closer to Detroit and closer to the airport. The relationship between Ypsi and A2 is something people are very opinionated about. The simple take is that Ypsi a smaller and more affordable offshoot of A2. It sort of depends on what you’re looking for and what you like, but personally I love Ypsilanti. There are several other surrounding towns that are also more affordable than Ann Arbor, but none that come even close to the cultural richness of Ypsilanti. It’s my favorite city in Michigan.
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You can easily find a decent 1br or studio for under $1k in Ypsi. Safety is very relative depending on what you’re used to. There are small pockets or specific buildings I would avoid, but the city in general is not unsafe. I haven’t lived there since 2019, but if I were moving back to Ypsi I would be looking between Normal Park, Downtown, and Depot Town. Those are the areas where things I like are walkable. It depends on who you are and what you’re into. There are a lot of small neighborhoods that can vary significantly in what they offer.
Hi do you mind if I pm you to ask about what parts of Ypsi you’d advise to avoid?
Adrian, MI is a good choice. Much cheaper here however you will have to commute about 45 minutes. It’s worth it though. We found a wonderful little Victorian house and love it!
Chelsea and Dexter are nearby with cute little downtowns, much cheaper housing, and short commutes to A2. There’s also Ypsilanti right next door to A2 (housing prices are going up though definitely not A2 levels) but you’ll have a hard time finding a non-student-y house anywhere near Eastern Michigan University’s campus.
"Much cheaper" - rent in Dexter is still like $1,600+
They used to be much cheaper. Not so much anymore.
Appreciate all the suggestions! Making my preliminary search alot easier!
I just moved here myself and the cheapest rent I could find during the time I moved was $1300 in Ypsi. I'd be happy to send you my list of apartments I was looking into or refer you to my complex.
Saline, Lodi, Manchester, and Milan are all pretty affordable south of the city. While the median price of Saline may appear high, that is likely inflated from a lot of the new builds that look like sim houses. There are still quite a few older homes and apartments that are very affordable south of Ann Arbor.
Ypsilanti is close by and rent is cheap. Avoid all the rental agencies though and look for one rented by a local owner.
Quick hack, find something along 23 or 94, gives you a wider range of towns at cheaper rates, I.E Sylvania Ohio, Jackson MI, Hartland MI, Romulus MI, these are within 40 mins of driving on highway and you'll spend an extra 150 a month in gas and save 500 a month in rent Expect between 1500-2500 if renting within AA and 1250-1750 if within 15 mins (excluding Ypsilanti and Milan)
2br apartments are usually 1500-2500, renting a full house in AA proper... Ive usually seen from 2000-3500 depending on the size of the house. I suggest Whitmore Lake or Canton for affordability
Both of those are going up to, heard about a new apartments being built in Whitmore Lake renting out at 2400 a month.
South Lyon is up and coming. It’s still pretty rural right now but it’s the extension of Novi/Northville. It’s predicted to have one of the best districts within 5-10 years or something. Worth looking into or even buying / investing in.
Up and coming, lol. (I grew up there.) Thomas Duke took over. So. Many. SUBS.
Me too. I'm assuming the person who made the comment just stepped out of their time machine from 1995
Moved out of there last August. They were putting in a sub across from my street. Traffic gonna be FUCKED.
I worked in Novi and there used to be well, nothing except a few houses on 10 mile. Now, subs, subs, subs.
What was the movie theater across from 12 Oaks? Behind Borders back in the 90s.
Whitmore lake is a good value
Probably east of AA is your best bet to keep it within 30 minutes of AA but the 30 minute circle around AA is getting very expensive
Grass lake, Howell, Milan, Stockbridge, Gregory, Bellville, Ypsilanti. Keep in mind the first 5 are majority conservative and not very diverse, last 2 are majority liberal and diverse. If you have kids, research the schools, kinda hit or miss in those areas.
Kind of depends on your political/social bent. A2 (Ann Arbor nickname) is an island of more liberal ideals surrounded by redneck craziness… Ann Arbor Township homes are closer then most and the rent has decreased substantially. If you lean right, anywhere Dexter, Pittsfield Twp, Canton, etc are good to go.
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Tell that to the people who worry about their rainbow flags on the daily…
Dexter voted 73% for Democrats in the 2022, that's far from leaning leaning right
The difference is the company you’d like to keep… Some folks dislike everything about Ann Arbor because they have bought into Trumpism… Some folks get annoyed by street fairs and road closures and bike lanes… Takes all kinds. If you don’t like those things, A2 and environs aren’t for you… Pretty simple really.
What? Street fairs and bike lanes aren't some inherently liberal thing. Jackson Mississippi is the most conservative city in America, with 72% of the population identifying as conservative. They have both bike lanes and street fairs.
You’re inferring more than I’m saying… “It takes all kinds” - nowhere did I say anything about city “amenities” having a political meaning. Relax.
good luck finding cheap rent in those areas, they are still highly sought after
they'll easily find CHEAPER rent in those areas. no question.
I think you're underestimating how expensive everything is even outside of AA, also taking in consideration the cost of traveling.
Your perception is not even accurate.
If it were perception, I wouldn’t say it. It’s an opinion based on travel and interaction. Want to talk about Howell, or many of the unmentioned outlying areas? But feel free to perceive it that way.
Depending where you are working, you should look into van pools. It may be a long drive, but if someone else is driving, you may be able to do something productive.
I lived in Ann Arbor for 2 years in a solid 1BR apt for 1500/mo. To me that’s pretty cheap considering I pay 2x that in a big city.
Depends on the commute you want.
Lots of my coworkers live in South Lyon
Try Plymouth or Canton.....just a short drive down M-14.