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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
UMICHIGAN ROSS MBA
HOUSING GUIDE
2022
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
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should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
5 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
Our data on housing in rent.
Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
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10 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
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12 SoHill
13 Yost
15 West of State ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
17 Downtown All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in Ann Arbor. We asked students to rate their apartments
on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
18 DATA TABLE
Compiled from Ross MBA student
reviews
20 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of Ross MBA
Overall Value Management
20 Most Popular
21 Highest Rated
22 Best for Families
23 Best for Amenities
24 Best for Value
Amenities Location Safety
Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for Ross MBA students. If you are interested in
additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
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Where Ross MBA students live Who Ross MBA students live
with
45% SoHill
20% Alone
25% Yost
35% Spouse/partner
15% West of State
45% Roommate
10% Downtown
(excluding spouse/
5% Other partner)
22% of Ross MBA students live with pets
What type of properties Ross What size residences Ross MBA
MBA students live in students live in
60% Large property (50+ 10% Studios or efficiences
units)
25% One bedrooms
15% Mid-size property
(20-49 units) 35% Two bedrooms
25% Small property (2-9 30% Three or more
units) bedrooms
Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size
$1,050
STUDIO
$1,435
1BR
$1,700
2BR
20% 15% 30% 35% $2,330
3BR
0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+
Rent versus own Commute methods
95%
Rent
5%
Own
70% 10% 10% 10%
Walking Public Biking Driving
Transit
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Ross MBA students
1 SoHill 2 Yost Other Neighborhoods
45% of Ross MBA Students 25% of Ross MBA Students less than 5% each
SoHill/S. University are the places that Yost is a quiet neighborhood that is
most students go for nightlife in Ann located South of the University of 5 North Burns Park
Arbor. If you enjoy living right in the Michigan. In addition, it is also pretty
action and are looking to be within affordable compared to other
walking distance to restaurants, this is surrounding areas. 6 North Campus
the perfect place to live.
Most popular building: Woodbury
Most popular building: Forest Plaza Gardens 7 Bryant Pattengill East
Apartments
3 West of State 4 Downtown 8 South University
15% of Ross MBA Students 10% of Ross MBA Students
9 Old Fourth Ward
West of State, also knows as Elbel, is a Even though this area is not as popular
relaxed neighborhood that is popular for for graduate students, you can't beat the
graduate students because of its convenient location. It can get a bit noisy 10 Ypsilanti
proximity to campus. Ross MBA at times but that's to be expected living
students have noted it to be a quiet right near Main St, Liberty St, and State
neighborhood but close enough to the St.
more bustling parts of town.
Most popular building: YOUnion Ann
Most popular building: 618 S Main Arbor
10
SoHill
Social Area and Close to Campus
ABOUT SOHILL
Both neighborhoods are great for students that
want to live close to the preferred nightlife/
dining options for graduate students.
Coupling that with proximity to class for Ross
MBA students, one can enjoy the best of both
worlds. On the other hand however, rent prices
tend to be higher here.
Homes/Small Apts. Can be Pricey
Great Social Scene Close to Campus
Can be Noisy
MEDIAN RENTS IN SOHILL
$930 $1,140 $1,900
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT SOHILL
Review by Ross Student 1001 E UNIVERSITY AVE Review by Ross Student 909 PACKARD ST
It's filled with undergrads, but close enough to burns Single family homes majorly rented by undergraduate
park that is more adult friendly. Walkable to S university and graduate students. Lively but not disruptive.
bars and restaurants for social time! Less than 5 min Corner store and Argus Farm Stop walkable for basic
walk to ross which is excellent. groceries. 5 minute walk to "the triangle" with many
fast-food options. Limited sit-down restaurants.
12Yost
Residential Area with Plenty of Reasons to Get
Outdoors
ABOUT YOST
Yost does not have as much of a social scene as
other surrounding neighborhoods, but Ross
students have mentioned that it is great for
those with families. Living here is also very
affordable compared to surrounding
neighborhoods, which could be why this is
consistently rated as the #2 neighborhood for
Ross students.
Longer Commute Great for Families
Good Value
MEDIAN RENTS IN YOST
$700 $920 $1,380
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT YOST
Review by Ross Student 824 MCKINLEY AVE Review by Ross Student WOODBURY GARDENS
I like the convenience of getting to Ross in six minutes The neighborhood is great - definitely more quiet than
for class, group meetings, or coffee chats. It’s great to be living closer to campus, but still very easy to get around.
able to come home and grab a quick bite before It's about a 25 minute walk to Michigan Central
changing into a suit and walking back over. Easy walk to Campus, but only about a 5 minute drive. Ubers and
hockey games, and about 15 minutes to Bus/Big House. Lyfts are easy to come by, otherwise the Woodbury
Well situated to make it to social gatherings at Skeeps, Shuttle and The Ride bus are pretty convenient and
Rick’s, Munger, or any other place. reliable during the week. We signed our lease in
February before starting at Ross in August.
13West of State
Graduate Student Neighborhood, Easy Walk to Class
ABOUT WEST OF STATE
West of State is mostly known as a graduate
student neighborhood. It’s quiet yet close to
the bustling downtown area so, it is suitable if
one still wants entertainment and dining
options. It is also a great location to be if you
are a football fan because of the tailgating
scene for Michigan games.
Easy Walk to Class
Saturday Tailgates Residential
Dining
MEDIAN RENTS IN WEST OF STATE
$1,130 $1,350 $2,120
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT WEST OF STATE
Review by Ross Student 133 HILL STREET Review by Ross Student BROWN STREET
The area is pretty residential. It's close to the Big House Great location, lots of MBAs and fewer undergrads. Easy
but not close to a lot of eateries. Downtown is 1 mile access to downtown and school, as well as Main St. if
away so it's close but it's not close enough for you have a car to get to grocery stores and workout
something you want to pick up quickly. More eateries gyms. Great for game days if you like football, otherwise
are closer to Ross, half a mile away. Overall, though, the kind of a pain with all the crowds and noise.
neighborhood is great, not surrounded by a lot of
fraternities (only one) so the noise is minimal.
15Downtown
Versatile Location with a lot of Graduate Students
ABOUT DOWNTOWN
Downtown Ann Arbor is the hub of the
University of Michigan. The area is extremely
walkable and provides easy access to the
essentials like convenience shops and grocery
stores. It is exciting to live in this neighborhood
because there is usually always something to
do and it is in the the most central location.
Very Walkable Restaurants and Bars
Central Lively
MEDIAN RENTS IN DOWNTOWN
$1,400 $1,800 $2,500
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DOWNTOWN
Review by Ross Student THE VARSITY Review by Ross Student YOUNION ANN ARBOR
I'm literally a 2 minute walk from almost every bar and Great eats, fun events, incredibly safe area. The
restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor. It can get a little bit restaurants are fantastic, you are at the epicenter of the
noisy at times if there is construction or heavy traffic social scene, and its a great place to walk around and
outside. explore.
17APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $1470+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $1200- $1469
•• Average $$ $1080- $1199
• Below average $ < $1080
* Prices subject to change and may
vary significantly by room type
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316 E Madison St Apt 7.3 $ •• •• •• ••• ••
320 E Madison Apt 7.0 $ •• •• ••• ••• ••
406 Packard St Condo 7.0 $$$ •• •• •• •• ••
418 2nd St Condo 9.8 $$ •••• •• •• ••• ••••
505 Packard St Condo 8.0 $$ •••• ••• •••• •• ••••
507 Hill Apt 8.4 $$ ••• •• •• ••• ••
618 South Main Apt 8.8 $$$$ ••• •••• • •••• •••
715-719 W Madison Apt 7.0 $$ ••• •• •••• ••• ••••
720 S State St Apt 7.0 $ •• •• •• •• ••
728 S Main St Condo 7.8 $ •• •• •• • ••
817 Arch St Condo 7.0 $$$ •• •• •• •• ••
818 Brown St Condo 7.3 $$ •• •• ••• ••• ••
Ann Arbor City Club Apt 9.9 $$$$ •••• ••• •••• •• ••••
Brown Street Apartments Apt 7.7 $ •• •• ••• ••• ••
Forest Plaza Apartments Apt 7.4 $$ •• •• •• •• ••
Harbor House Apt 8.8 $$$ ••• •••• ••• •• ••••
Hill Adams Apartments Condo 7.0 $$ •• •• ••• •••• ••
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
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Hoover + Greene Apt 8.2 $$$$ •• •••• •• •••• ••••
Mill Creek Townhouses Apt 7.1 $ •• ••• •••• •• •••
Munger Graduate Residences Apt 7.9 $$$ ••• •••• ••• ••• ••
Nob Hill Apt 8.9 $ •••• •• •••• •• ••
Shoreview Apartments Apt 7.0 $$ •• ••• •••• •• •••
State Street Village Apt 7.8 $$$ ••• •••• •• •• •••
Summerfield Glen Apt 9.0 $$ •••• ••• ••• •••• ••••
The Emerson Apt 7.0 $$ •• •• •• • ••
The George Apt 9.3 $$$$ •• •••• ••• ••• •••
The Viscount Apt 7.0 $ •• •• •• •• •••
The Yard Apt 7.2 $$ •• ••• •• •••• ••
Traver Crossing Apt 7.7 $ ••• •• ••• •• •••
Villas at Main Street Apt 8.2 $$$ •• ••• ••• •• ••
Woodbury Gardens Apt 8.0 $$ ••• ••• •• ••• •••
Woodland Mews Apt 7.4 $$ ••• •••• •• ••• •••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings
Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have
consistent pricing/features.
Building Quality Ratings
Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
features can vary significantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality.
Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene.
Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
19MOST 1 st
WOODBURY GARDENS
Yost
$$ 30+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most Ross MBA students
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Ross MBA Student
“I have been living at Woodbury for 2 years with my girlfriend.
What students typically look for: We absolutely love our apartment and the amenities at the
clubhouse. We even had a garden plot at the community garden
that is onsite. The shuttle that runs between the property and
campus also makes the commute very convenient. The driver,
Excellent location Larry, is also the most friendly guy you'll ever meet!”
Reasonably-priced
apartments 2 nd
Solid amenities 618 SOUTH MAIN $$$$ 20+
PEOPLE
Elbel
Review by Ross School of Business Student
“My experience in the building has been great so far. The units
are brand new, and I have had very few problems. Having a
covered parking garage has also been extremely helpful during
the winter.”
3 rd
BROWN STREET APARTMENTS 15+
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR Elbel
$ PEOPLE
$985 $1,170 $1,690 $2,450
TOP 5
1st WOODBURY GARDENS 30+ PEOPLE
Review by Ross MBA Student
“The location of the apartment can't be beat. It is surrounded by
2nd 618 SOUTH MAIN 20+ PEOPLE other MBAs, near the stadium, near the IM Gym, and close to
Ross. The rooms are spacious and a good value for the money.
Parking is included. There is coin-operated laundry in the
BROWN STREET basement. I'd recommend it.”
3rd
APARTMENTS 15+ PEOPLE
MUNGER GRADUATE
4th
RESIDENCES 10+ PEOPLE
5th THE YARD 5+ PEOPLE
20HIGHEST 1 st
ANN ARBOR CITY CLUB
Old West Side
$$$ 9.9
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Michigan Ross MBA Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: “I absolutely love my Ann Arbor City Club apartment. The
management has been nothing short of helpful, with building
maintenance always on site willing to help. The apartments feel
brand new, with updated appliances and gorgeous bathrooms. In
unit laundry and dish washer included. There is an awesome
High-end amenities outdoor rooftop and indoor rooftop hang out space, as well as a
gym and outdoor patio. Parking garage under building for
Close proximity to work/ additional charge is very convenient. Located right downtown
school among the awesome Ann Arbor restaurants shops and bars”
Nearby stores/grocery
2 nd
Excellent management 418 2ND ST 9.8
Old West Side, 418 2nd St
$$ OVERALL
RATING
Review by Michigan Ross MBA Student
“Maintenance issues are quickly resolved. The neighborhood is
beautiful with lots of parks and family homes. Perfect for
walking. Close to running and biking routes. 22 min walk from
Ross.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
$1,185 $1,370 $1,890 $2,650 THE GEORGE $$$$ 9.3
OVERALL
Bryant Pattengill East, 2502 Packard St RATING
TOP 5
1st ANN ARBOR CITY CLUB 9.9 OVERALL
RATING
2nd 418 2ND ST 9.8 OVERALL
RATING Review by Michigan Ross MBA Student
“We've been very happy here. Management can be frustrating at
times but the units are comfortable, large, and the building feels
3rd THE GEORGE 9.3 OVERALL
RATING safe. Maintenance is responsive and helpful. It's a bit further
away than we'd like, ideally, but there's a bus stop across the
street that drops you off near Ross.”
4th SUMMERFIELD GLEN 9.0 OVERALL
RATING
5th HARBOR HOUSE 8.8 OVERALL
RATING
21BEST FOR 1 st
WOODBURY GARDENS
Yost
$$
FAMILIES
Highest-rated properties for families
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Review by Ross MBA Student
What the best properties for families typically offer: “I have lived at Woodbury Gardens for 3 years now, and I
absolutely love it. The management has been very responsive,
they offer a long list of amenities, and the apartments
themselves are high quality. I also love that they offer a free
shuttle driven by Larry, the friendliest guy you'll meet. He really
Safe and secure properties makes the short commute up to the Ross School of Business
fun!”
Outdoor areas
Responsive to
maintenance requests
2 nd
406 PACKARD ST $$$
Quiet buildings Elbel, 406 Packard St
Review by Michigan Ross MBA Student
“Location is close to Ross, less than 10 minutes, but it is with
mostly undergrads in the building. Not a huge issue but the
building is definitely an undergrad feel and not meant for
cooking/hosting. My unit does have two patios which is great
and allowed for a nice cross breeze.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
715-719 W MADISON $$
$985 $1,170 $1,690 $2,450 Elbel, 715 W Madison St
TOP 5
1st WOODBURY GARDENS
Review by Michigan Ross MBA Student
2nd 406 PACKARD ST
“Our apartment building is small but mighty - made up of mostly
couples with some roomates and a lot of pets. The apartment is
spacious, if old, and quiet. Management is very responsive.”
3rd 715-719 W MADISON
4th SUMMERFIELD GLEN
5th THE GEORGE
22BEST FOR 1 st
HARBOR HOUSE
Ann Arbor, 275 Harbor Way
$$$ 9.8
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Michigan Ross MBA Student
What top amenity properties typically offer: “I love living in harbor house, but the only downside is that I have
to drive to campus. Otherwise everything with the apartment
has been great.”
Great common spaces
2 nd
Convenient location STATE STREET VILLAGE $$$ 9.4
AMENITY
Ann Arbor, 2225 S State St RATING
Excellent management
Newer construction
Review by Ross MBA Student
“The amenities (renovated apt.//washer/dryer/gym/parking)
outweigh the distance from Ross, especially since the city's 62
bus cuts your commute to about 10-15 minutes. It's also a quiet
community which is great for decompressing and escaping from
campus since there are few undergrads here. Dog friendly is
great too.”
3 rd
HOOVER + GREENE $$$$ 9.0
AMENITY
Elbel RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,385 $1,570 $2,090 $2,850
TOP 5
1st HARBOR HOUSE 9.8 AMENITY
RATING Review by Michigan Ross MBA Student
“I really like a lot of things about Hoover and Greene. The
building is new, the floor plans are spacious, the amenities are
2nd STATE STREET VILLAGE 9.4 AMENITY
RATING
nice. The management is also nice, but I would say they're not
always consistent when responding to issues. For example, my
shower pressure was not working and it took almost a month of
people trying to fix it to officially get it fixed.”
3rd HOOVER + GREENE 9.0 AMENITY
RATING
4th THE GEORGE 8.9 AMENITY
RATING
5th 618 SOUTH MAIN 8.6 AMENITY
RATING
23BEST FOR 1 st
NOB HILL
Elbel
$ 9.4
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by Ross MBA Student
What top value properties typically offer: “Very Quiet
. Parking is essentially never an issue
. Safe
. Little far from Ross (15-20 mins walking)
. Good size for the price. Includes storage unit in basement
Great price-to-space trade . Outstanding and reasonable property management
off . Sometimes can hear upstairs neighbors if they stomp around.”
Good location
Solid amenities and basic
2 nd
SHOREVIEW $$ 9.0
features North Campus, 420 Kellogg St
VALUE
RATING
Review by Student
“This is a quiet complex without a lot of problems, and a
beautiful view of the river! The management responds to needs.”
3 rd
MILL CREEK TOWNHOUSES $ 8.9
VALUE
Bryant Pattengill East RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$785 $970 $1,490 $2,250
TOP 5
1st NOB HILL 9.4 VALUE
RATING Review by Ross MBA Student
“Townhomes are located next to beautiful 80 acre park great for
young families and pet owners. Public transit to Ross is
2nd SHOREVIEW 9.0 VALUE
RATING
convenient and timely during the week. Quiet at night but pool
and outdoor community area for use during the summer and
fall. Each townhome has a basement for storage. Older
MILL CREEK construction.”
3rd
TOWNHOUSES 8.9 VALUE
RATING
4th 818 BROWN ST 8.7 VALUE
RATING
BROWN STREET
5th
APARTMENTS 8.5 VALUE
RATING
24Townhomes
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT TOWNHOMES
Townhomes are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a townhome
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Townhomes can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Townhome listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You
condo units in high-rises.
can find a townhome by searching online listings, contacting a
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOME landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a townhome search
Most Ross MBA students opt for larger properties in order to live
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOME closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That said,
there are plenty of wonderful townhomes - be prepared to visit
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine the
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.
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TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about townhomes and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
returning deposits. what it may be like. lease.FOR DETAILED REVIEWS AND PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS VISIT
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