SoHill

Social Area and Close to Campus
The SoHill neighborhood is a great place to live for people who desire a spot close to all of the energy and action that Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan offer. It's only a short walk away from Michigan Stadium. Restaurants popular in this neighborhood include Sava’s, Taste Kitchen, and Neopapalis. There are also coffee shops like Espresso Royale, Black Diesel Coffee, and the Pastry Peddler Bakery & Cafe, as well as bars including The Gouge Bar, The Blue Leprechaun, and Good-Time Charley’s.

SoHill is a great neighborhood if you want to be within walking distance to the University of Michigan - and the Ross School of Business in particular. With proximity to the school, one can enjoy being part of the overall academic lifestyle, history, and culture that are a natural part of the area.
What SoHill Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.5
value
8.0
amenities
5.8
social
6.2
management
7.0
Median rents in SoHill
Studio
$
930
1 Bedroom
$
1,140
2 Bedroom
$
1,900

Living in
SoHill

5 Minute Walk to Campus
Very Social Area
Convenient for Football Games
Plenty of Food Options
Bike/Drive to Grocery Stores
SoHill — 8/10 Rating (based on 92 neighborhood reviews)
Burns Park is a perfect neighborhood to be a student in- plenty of outdoor space, generally quiet (if far enough from the frat houses), and far enough from the school to give a comfortable distance without being too far of a commute. The only drawback is that it is away from the bars and stores downtown, but Ann Arbor is small enough that this shouldn't bar anyone from choosing Burns Park.
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1228 Prospect St
Best part is that it's close to Ross and not far from downtown. It can be noisy however on weekends and game days with surrounding undergrad parties (although that died down really quickly once it got cold)!
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1015 Vaughn St
super close to school. on campus and really convenient for someone like me who doesn't have a car (side note: there is a garage here and parking on the street is always available).
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1016 Oakland Ave
Burns Park is absolutely beautiful--it's where a lot of U-M faculty live and so is very quiet and safe, and also very family and pet friendly.
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1303 Granger Ave
It's a good location. It's about a 5 minute walk to Ross and a 10/15 walk Downtown. There are several take-out restaurants and bars in the area as well as a hardware store, so it's easy to run out and get things last-minute if needed. There are a fair number of undergrads/frats in the area and they can be noisy during weekend nights, but the building is positioned so that the noise is minimized.
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731 Packard Street
There are several restaurants and the hardware store nearby which is very convenient. It's a close walk to Ross and not far from downtown. But, there are several frats in the area. The building is sheltered from the noise but you can still hear them from time to time.
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731 Packard Street
Parts of this neighborhood are great and very close to Ross. Prices in this neighborhood are very reasonable. Do some research and see what parts of the neighborhood are predominantly undergrad party spots as you'll likely want to avoid those.
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915 Greenwood Ave
Unfortunately also close to the fraternities that party ALL day on game day. Grocery stores are a drive or bus ride away, but bars and restaurants on State Street, Packard and South U are all walking distance which is really great.
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839 Tappan Ave
Closer to campus, Burns Park is all student housing.
There's lots of parties/music/people playing beer pong on their lawns.
Further away from campus, it's a fancy family oriented neighborhood.
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1228 Prospect St
It is a relatively quiet neighborhood until game days when it becomes crazy. The apartment is in the middle of a lot of greek housing so it can get loud. Pretty safe neighborhood.
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808 Oakland Ave
The neighborhood is close to school. Because it is a main road, it is noisy. All my neighbors are students. There are restaurants and a grocery store close by.
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811 Packard St
It's very quiet, very family friendly. I like being near the Argus Farm Stop; however, it is otherwise far from downtown and other food options.
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1322 S. Forest Ave.
Convenient to Ross but full of undergrads with few restaurants / bars. Easy to hop on Packard especially with a bike to get downtown.
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1105 E University Ave
Close to campus easy to get to the big house too. 4min to class in morning can't be beat. Undergrads here but otherwise good
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1001 E University Ave
Sometimes you can hear the band practicing, but it is nice to have easy access to Ross, downtown, and the Big House.
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817 Arch St
Close to Ross, zipcar locations, and packard street fast food/coffee. Small convenience store at the street corner
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1015 Vaughn St
7 minute walk to Ross. Close to convenience stores and some restaurants. Not too far from the bar scene.
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909 Packard St
Good neighborhood. Close to Ross reasonable priced. My block is not loud, but some are.
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1004 Vaughn St
Amazing to be so close to class, but there are a lot of undergrads nearby.
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1001 E University Ave
Single family homes majorly rented by undergraduate and graduate students. Lively but not disruptive. Corner store and Argus Farm Stop walkable for basic groceries. 5 minute walk to "the triangle" with many fast-food options. Limited sit-down restaurants.
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909 Packard St
Great place just at the edge of students and grown folks.
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1228 Prospect St
This neighborhood is where many frats are located so it can get noisy, especially in the fall with football season. However, there are many people around even late at night so you don't feel too unsafe walking around.
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1016 Oakland Ave
Neighborhood is a mix of families and students. I feel very safe here, but it can get noisy, especially on game days. The streets aren't very well-lit, so it can be harder getting home later at night.
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1033 Michigan Ave
Close to Ross. There are a few restaurants nearby for food / alcohol. It is a little far from downtown, but not terrible. The major downside is that there is not a grocery store nearby.
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817 Arch St
neighborhood is primarily undergrad juniors and seniors. But there are some grad students scattered in here and there aren't loud parties happening all the time.
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Fritz Lofts
There is def some undergrad party noise now and then, but it’s manageable (you get to call the cops on them!) and I really value being close to school
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1105 E University Ave
It's a great neighborhood close to campus and Burns Park, but it's probably really loud during the year when undergrads are allowed to party.
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1127 Church St
Loud on game day, otherwise super close to Ross and the Law School. A bit of a trek to get to the Yard / 618, but it's walkable
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1016 Oakland Ave
All lot of undergraduates and house parties. I was okay with the noise but if you are sensitive, it might be an issue.
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731 Packard Street
Close to Ross. You're living in this neighborhood if you want a short walk and can tolerate loud undergrads.
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915 Greenwood Ave
Close to Ross, but can get louder on the weekends due to the large number of undergraduates in the area.
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731 Packard Street
No major issues, can be loud because of undergrads during gamedays but nothing too crazy.
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731 Packard Street
Our area of Packard street is close to school, but far from food and bar options.
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1221 Packard St
Easy to get to places, small restaurants are nearby, but aren't the best.
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731 Packard Street
Close to ross which is great. Lots of frats around so it can get noisy.
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1016 Oakland Ave
7 minute walk to Ross. Within a 15 minute walk of anything downtown.
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909 Packard St
Few grocery stores, but very close to campus and Downtown
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909 Packard St
1. safe
2. many restaurants and convenient stores
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825 Tappan Ave
Close to Ross but a lot of Undergraduate students.
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731 Packard Street
Very much an undergrad area.
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Heritage House
Close to ross
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731 Packard Street
Plenty of undergrads but residential
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1016 Oakland Ave
Close enough, not overly noisey with undergrads.
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909 Packard St
The neighborhood is very safe and convenient.
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825 Tappan Ave
Lots of undergrads!
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1016 Oakland Ave
Super close to school!
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731 Packard Street
I live right around the corner from Burns Park and Argus Farm Stop - I love these amenities! Last year, when I didn't have a car, I was not super fond of my neighborhood because it is residential and there are very few stores/restaurants nearby (besides Argus - which is GREAT). However, now that I have a car, I enjoy my neighborhood a lot more (plus there's always street parking right in my front of my apartment available). It's also only a 15 minute walk to the law school.
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1322 S. Forest Ave.
Very safe and secure neighborhood. There are a couple of frat houses across the street which get noisy only during the football games. Otherwise, excellent neighborhood and location.
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ECIR
Very convenient and typically lots of street parking for visitors. It is fairly frat- and sorority-heavy, so some occasional noise on football Saturdays.
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816 Tappan Ave
There are a lot of undergraduates and not much going on besides an intense house-party scene.The IMSB is close, which is very convenient. Now that the Pastry Peddler is closed, the only good coffee place is Argus Farms, unless you want to go all the way out to Black Diesel. For bars and restaurants, you have to go toward the Old Fourth Ward or the Old West Side.
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816 Tappan Ave
It's not that bad. There are a lot of undergraduates in this area, there are some law students, too. It is generally very loud during football season, specifically on Saturdays. There is a good amount of street parking and the food in the area is quick, cheap, and not that bad.
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731 Packard Street
My location is a short walk to Ross, which is especially nice in the winter, and feels very safe. Cons are there are a lot of undergrads and it can get a little loud on weekends. It is also far from downtown Ann Arbor, where many restaurants and stores are.
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1015 Vaughn St
The neighborhood is mixed with graduate students, undergrad athletes, and families. Most units are stand alone houses that may or may not be split into apartments. Lots of street parking and green space including, unsurprisingly, Burns Park.
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1112 Michigan Ave
It's filled with undergrads, but close enough to burns park that is more adult friendly. Walkable to S university bars and restaurants for social time! Less than 5 min walk to ross which is excellent.
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1001 E University Ave
Pretty much only students, mostly undergraduates. There are a few restaurants, but there aren't very many bars. Really close to football/basketball/hockey games and the IM building
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731 Packard Street
Pros: very close to school; food options nearby; 10 min walk to bus; 15-20min walk downtown

Cons: by a lot of fraternities and sororities so loud on football weekends.
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1016 Oakland Ave
There are fraternity and sorority houses nearby that can sometimes be loud on game days or on weekend nights. Convenience to Ross is amazing though.
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825 Tappan Ave
Very loud on gameday, which can be fun but depends on what you are looking for. Near the South University restaurants and bars which is nice.
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1021 E University Ave
This neighborhood is student heavy, and if you are ok with that, this is a great location. Perfect for Ross business students.
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916 Oakland Ave
Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Very safe. Lots of other students (undergrad and grad) around, so very student-like.
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731 Packard Street
The neighborhood is great. Though on game days it gets noisy due the the closeness of fraternities and sororities.
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848 Tappan
Close to campus and S University area, walkable to other parts of downtown, great park, great for walking/running
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1004 S Forest Ave
I love how close we are to campus, but we are surrounded by undergraduates and it can be loud.
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1015 Vaughn St
During the football game, it would be very noisy. In other times, it's generally fine.
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ECIR
family friendly, nice farm shop nearby, close to several bus stops
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1221 Packard St
Lots of close restaurants and close to the intramural gym.
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908 Oakland Ave
Neighborhood is close to school and the IM gym. A bit farther from State and South U, but still totally doable. Its close to South Burns Park which is nice for walking and running. It is loud though because there are lots of undergrads and frats nearby.
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848 Tappan
Great neighborhood close to school, but surrounded by frat and sorority houses. They throw a lot of parties that we unfortunately hear. But it is a lively neighborhood and its so close to school that it is worth it.
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848 Tappan
Convenient to walk to Ross, but not as noisy as a few blocks up. Surrounded by mostly other grad students and University employees. Some blocks are poorly lit, so that is not ideal at night.
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1232 Prospect St
Super close to Ross which is a plus. Heads up - lots of undergrads nearby, so for 12pm football games get ready to hear the music blasting by 7:30am on Saturdays.
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1016 Oakland Ave
Near a good bar strip on South U, however most Ross events are held at downtown bars. Still convenient when you want to catch the game at a local bar.
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1021 E University Ave
Right by Ross - 5' walk!
However, there're fraternities, sororities, and ungrads living around so could be rowdy at times, esp. on home game days.
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916 Oakland Ave
Can be noisy (close to a lot of undergraduate/fraternity housing) on gamedays and weekends but can't be beat in terms of proximity to Ross.
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825 Tappan Ave
Noisy and full of undergrads but close to Business and Law school as well as walking distance to most bars and restaurants.
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731 Packard Street
Many undergraduates and at least 2 fraternities in the area, so some nights and weekends are loud but tolerable.
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731 Packard Street
Very quiet - mostly families with children. Very dark at night which causes some uneasiness. Close to Ross!
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1210 Wells St
Burns Park is a nice area, close to 2 parks/playgrounds. It gets loud on weekends, though.
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1110 Prospect St
Brilliant. Steps from the law school.
Not far enough down the street to feel shady.
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808 Oakland Ave
The neighborhood is fine. There are a lot of frats in the immediate proximity.
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816 Tappan Ave
Fine, mostly undergrads. Sometimes noisy on thursdays and friday nights
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817 Arch St
Great proximity to Ross! Lots of undergrads but noise is manageable.
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912 Oakland Ave
Only a good fit if you are an undegrad who likes to party.
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825 Tappan Ave
Full of college students. Can get loud on weekend nights.
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817 Arch St
I love being close to Ross and some quick food spots
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1016 Oakland Ave
quiet and peaceful, yet close to the city centre
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Varsity Mgmt
Loud on game days, but very convenient.
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1016 Oakland Ave
Close to Ross.
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909 Packard St
It's quiet and lots of Grad students.
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817 Arch St
The neighborhood is fine.
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1016 Oakland Ave
Very quiet neighborhood usually
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1220 Prospect St
a litte noisy but great location
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Fritz Lofts
3 min walk to Ross
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1001 E University Ave


Getting to Know
SoHill

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: S Forest Ave to Packard St
North to South Boundaries: Hill St to Granger Ave
dining
Cottage Inn Pizza - Ann Arbor Packard
Sushi Town
fitness
Zen Buddhist Temple
parks
Burns Park
bus
6/62 (bus)

Best Apartments
in SoHill

816 Tappan Ave

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1318 Minerva Road

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532 Packard St

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Compound

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602 Monroe St

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1112 Michigan Ave

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Residential Area and Removed from the College Scene
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Old Fourth Ward
Farmers' Markets and Walk-Able Streets
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Yost
Residential Area with Plenty of Reasons to Get Outdoors
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Bryant Pattengill East
Mainly Residential and Farther from Campus
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South University
Couldn't be Closer to Campus
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North Campus
Close to Kerrytown and University Hospital
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Central Campus
Enjoy Campus While Being Close to Downtown
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Downtown
The Heart of the City