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120 N Hamilton St

120 N Hamilton St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

120 N Hamilton St

120 N Hamilton St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

$595 - $625

Available: Now
  • 4 mins

    To Campus

  • 1 Bed

    Beds

  • $595 - $625

    Price

  • Now

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 4 mins

207 Perrin St

207 Perrin St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

207 Perrin St

207 Perrin St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

$675 - $850

Available: Now
  • 8 mins

    To Campus

  • 1 - 2 Bed

    Beds

  • $675 - $850

    Price

  • Now

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 8 mins

209 Perrin St

209 Perrin St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

209 Perrin St

209 Perrin St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

$675 - $940

Available: Now
  • 8 mins

    To Campus

  • 1 - 2 Bed

    Beds

  • $675 - $940

    Price

  • Now

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 8 mins

409 W Cross St

409 W Cross StYpsilanti, MI 48197

409 W Cross St

409 W Cross StYpsilanti, MI 48197

$650 - $750

Available: Now
  • 8 mins

    To Campus

  • S - 1 Bed

    Beds

  • $650 - $750

    Price

  • Now

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 8 mins

520 N Hamilton St

520 N Hamilton St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

520 N Hamilton St

520 N Hamilton St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

$725

Available: Now
  • 11 mins

    To Campus

  • 1 Bed

    Beds

  • $725

    Price

  • Now

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 11 mins

309 S Huron St

309 S Huron St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

309 S Huron St

309 S Huron St Ypsilanti, MI 48197

$480 - $1395

Available: Now
  • 10 mins

    To Campus

  • S - 4 Bed

    Beds

  • $480 - $1395

    Price

  • Now

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 10 mins

Parkside Apartments

810 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Parkside Apartments

810 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

$1750 - $2625

Available: 2025-08-08
  • 30+ mins

    To Campus

  • 2 - 3 Bed

    Beds

  • $1750 - $2625

    Price

  • 2025-08-08

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 30+ mins

1130 Oakland Ave

1130 Oakland Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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1130 Oakland Ave

1130 Oakland Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104

$1305

Available: 2025-08-23
  • 30+ mins

    To Campus

  • 1 Bed

    Beds

  • $1305

    Price

  • 2025-08-23

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 30+ mins

1100 Hill St

1100 Hill St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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1100 Hill St

1100 Hill St Ann Arbor, MI 48104

$2720 - $2865

Available: 2025-08-23
  • 30+ mins

    To Campus

  • 2 Bed

    Beds

  • $2720 - $2865

    Price

  • 2025-08-23

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 30+ mins

1026 Vaughn St

1026 Vaughn St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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1026 Vaughn St

1026 Vaughn St Ann Arbor, MI 48104

$1430

Available: 2025-08-23
  • 30+ mins

    To Campus

  • 1 Bed

    Beds

  • $1430

    Price

  • 2025-08-23

    Availability

Walk Time To Campus: 30+ mins

How To Find EMU Apartments & Houses For Rent

College Pads works hard to help college students at Eastern Michigan find the best off-campus housing options near Ypsilanti. College Pads is your number one resource for apartments near Eastern Michigan University.

Finding student housing in Ypsilanti, MI, has always been a chore. But at College Pads, we are changing that! All of the houses and apartments for rent in Ypsilanti, MI, near EMU that are listed on our site have been verified and approved by our diligent team of campus managers. We even follow up with you and the landlord to make sure you have found your perfect house. Because there are so many options to consider before making a responsible renting decision, check out our guide to help you hunt down the perfect apartment near EMU below.

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Eastern Michigan University Off-Campus Housing Guide

 Renting Apartments Near Eastern Michigan University

For any Eastern Michigan University students looking for student housing in Ypsilanti, you’ll want to begin your hunt at the start of the spring semester. Pretty much right after you come back from winter break you’ll want to get a move on it. The number of housing searches skyrockets in the months of January and February, and as time goes on more leases are being signed and housing continues to fill up. If you want to find an amazing house or apartment for rent in Ypsilanti, MI near EMU - Start looking right away to beat the crowds!

Rent Prices in Ypsilanti, MI

The average rent for apartments near Eastern Michigan University is fairly affordable. If you’re a person that prefers living alone you’ll be dishing out some more dough monthly for a studio or one-bedroom unit. If you can give up a little bit of privacy and find a roommate or two, that’s where you’ll save the most monthly. There’s a good mix of apartments and houses, new and old, so if you want something specific start looking sooner rather than later.

Here’s a breakdown of Ypsilanti apartments and houses average rents per person, per bedroom:

How much do studio apartments near Eastern Michigan University cost?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Ypsilanti, MI is $564.

How much do 1 bedroom apartments near Eastern Michigan University cost?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ypsilanti, MI is $656.

How much do 2 bedroom apartments near Eastern Michigan University cost?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Ypsilanti, MI is $376.

How much do 4 bedroom apartments near Eastern Michigan University cost?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Ypsilanti, MI is $299.


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LANDLORDS NEAR Eastern Michigan University

Life At Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan students often get together to hit the bars or chow down on some grub. Even though Ypsi is on the smaller side there are still tons of places to go. To help you out, we narrowed the many choices down to our top picks. So next time you need to refuel or need a break from the stresses of school be sure to check one of these places out! 

Best Restaurants:

  • Sidetrack Bar & Grill
  • Maiz Mexican Cantina
  • Breezy’s
  • Red Rock Downtown Barbecue
  • Bomber Restaurant

Best Bars:

  • The Wurst Bar
  • Tap Room
  • Arbor Brewing Company
  • Ypsi Ale House
  • Corner Brewery 

Outdoor/Recreation

As you walk around the EMU campus you’ll find that a lot of students enjoy hammocking around campus. Nothing beats setting up a cozy hammock between a couple trees during when you can take advantage of the nice weather. Ultimate frisbee has also been gaining popularity. Students can also become members at the Robb Student Recreation Center on campus. A membership gives you access to the fitness center, pool, indoor track, several sports courts, a game room and so much more! Bowling, rugby, soccer, kayaking, judo, and roller hockey are just a few of the numerous club and intramural sports to get involved in.

As previously mentioned, the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, located at the nearby University of Michigan, is totally worth the short trip! The conservatory is over 10,000 square feet and is open year round. During the warmer months, you can walk through the many gardens and down the trails.

Things To Do in Ypsilanti, MI

EMU students living in Ypsi have numerous activities to get involved in both on and off-campus! It probably comes as no surprise that both playing and attending sports game is super popular. For every home sports game, you’ll see EMU students decked out in their white and green gear on the sidelines cheering for their favorite Eagle’s team! Getting involved in one of the hundreds of clubs from poetry to Greek Life is also important to students. Throughout the week you can also catch them singing karaoke on Wednesday nights or watching a movie on Friday nights on-campus.

Around town, there are tons of things to check out! From the Matthaei Botanical Gardens to the Yankee Air Museum to the Rolling Hills Water Park there’s always something for EMU students to get into to pass the day. The EMU campus is also about seven miles away from the college town of Ann Arbor so students also like to venture there to go out and attend Michigan sports games. 

Highlights Include:

  • Attend an Eagle’s sports game
  • Spend a day at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens
  • Swim at the Rolling Hills Water Park
  • Visit nearby Ann Arbor

 

LANDLORDS NEAR Eastern Michigan University