A standard double in a University of Michigan residence hall costs $10,023 for the 2026–27 academic year before dining, and Apartment List puts Ann Arbor’s median rent at $1,586 a month in October 2026, down 4.0% in a year. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from Michigan Housing and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. Apartment List’s page gave only an overall median for Ann Arbor, not one-bedroom or two-bedroom figures, and it covers all unit types, not single rooms.
University of Michigan residence hall rates, 2026–27
| Room type | Room, academic year | With Basic Unlimited meal plan |
|---|---|---|
| Triple, economy | $8,107 | $14,586 |
| Double, economy | $9,065 | $15,544 |
| Double, standard | $10,023 | $16,502 |
| Double, premium | $13,216 | $19,695 |
| Single, standard | $13,216 | $19,695 |
| Single, premium | $15,355 | $21,834 |
| Suite single, standard | $12,007 | $18,486 |
The Basic Unlimited meal plan is $3,239.50 a semester ($6,479 a year), with upgrades of $175 or $275 a term. Residence hall students also pay a $75 residential computing fee and a $24.75 Residence Hall Association fee.
Private rental in Ann Arbor
Apartment List reports an overall median of $1,586 a month in October 2026, down 4.0% on a year earlier. I have no verified one-bedroom, two-bedroom or single-room figure for Ann Arbor.
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Ann Arbor
How much do Michigan residence halls cost?
From $8,107 for an economy triple to $15,355 for a premium single in 2026–27, plus $6,479 for the Basic Unlimited meal plan.
What is the median rent in Ann Arbor?
$1,586 a month overall in October 2026, according to Apartment List.
Comparing Midwest options? See our guides to student accommodation in East Lansing, Columbus and Chicago, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
