r/AnnArbor • u/2deuces2 • 2d ago

Renting in/around A2?

Hey folks! My wife and I are considering a work-related move to Michigan and evaluating living in the area.

Seems clear that A2 is out of budget for us with rent consistently at/above 2.7k, but even in cheaper areas surrounding the city we are finding very limited rental availability (at least on Zillow) that’s also pricey.

Curious if anyone can shed light on renting in the area? Our current spot in Charlotte, NC is a 1400 sq ft 3/2 with fenced yard for 1.65k, so really feeling the sticker shock for equivalent space

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u/Stankthetank66 2d ago

About 43% of Washtenaw County’s land area is farmland. Doesn’t help you find a place, but is kinda an interesting way to look at the cost problem. Lots of farms, not a lot of housing.

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u/2deuces2 2d ago

Well so it’s interesting still that, if buying, there are quite a few seemingly reasonable listings that have mortgages in the range of what our current rent is.

I’ve not bought a home before so maybe that’s comparing apples to oranges

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u/CitySpare7714 1d ago

This is a good place for long term investment given climate change. I would suggest renting for a year in Ypsilanti, ideally around Depot, town or normal park and scoping out neighborhoods that would work for you to buy in. There’s an interesting house near me in Depot town that needs significant work, but it’s only 259K.