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Ann Arbor, MI Blogs
Student housing guides, tips, and stories for Ann Arbor, MI.
Budget & Affordability
How Much Does Off-Campus Housing Cost Near the University of Michigan?
Most UMich students pay between $900 and $1,400 per month per person for off-campus housing near Central Campus, and the 57 places currently listed near campus on Find My Place start at $829/month and climb past $2,000. Where you land inside that spread depends almost entirely on how many roommates you have and how many blocks you are from the Diag.
August 7, 2026
Student Housing 101
Off-Campus Housing Near the University of Michigan: An Ann Arbor Guide
If you are researching umich off campus housing, here is the short version: most students land in the Central Campus corridor along State Street, South University, and Hill Street, with cheaper and roomier options up at North Campus and a quieter, house-heavy scene in Kerrytown and the Old West Side.
July 6, 2026