Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Area Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (186 Rentals)

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property at 1241 Island Dr

$699

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1241 Island Dr, Unit 2

1241 Island Dr
Ann ArborMI48105
property at 2116 Thaler Ave

$800 - $1,499

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2116 Thaler Ave

Ann ArborMI48103

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985 Northwood St
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$995 - $1,095
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$995 - $1,095

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985 Northwood St

985 Northwood StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Hillcrest / Park Place
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$1,099 - $1,739
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$1,099 - $1,739

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$1,099 - $1,739
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Hillcrest / Park Place

1980 Pauline BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Nob Hill Apartments
$1,150 - $1,625
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$1,150 - $1,625

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$1,150 - $1,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nob Hill Apartments

301 Nob Hill CtAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Abbey
$1,177 - $3,530
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$1,177 - $3,530

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$1,177 - $3,530
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16

Abbey

909 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Forest Plaza Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,545
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$1,195 - $1,545

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Forest Plaza Apartments

715 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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812 Mary St
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$1,200 - $1,300
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$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300
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812 Mary St

812 Mary StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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323 Packard St
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$1,200 - $1,300
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$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300
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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 407 N Ashley St

$1,200 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

407 N Ashley St

Ann ArborMI48103
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Island Drive
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$1,224 - $2,370
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$1,224 - $2,370

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$1,224 - $2,370
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Island Drive

1099 Maiden LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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535 Packard St, Unit 3 and 4
$1,250
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535 Packard St, Unit 3 and 4

535 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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813 S Main St
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$1,300 - $1,600
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$1,300 - $1,600

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$1,300 - $1,600
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

813 S Main St

813 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewind Apartments
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$1,350 - $1,925
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$1,350 - $1,925

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$1,350 - $1,925
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Tradewind Apartments

121 E Hoover AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 805 E Huron St

$1,350

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

805 E Huron St

Ann ArborMI48104

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Michigan Terrace
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$1,395 - $1,995
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$1,395 - $1,995

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$1,395 - $1,995
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

Michigan Terrace

1025 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Traver Crossing
$1,399 - $2,109
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Traver Crossing

1984 Traver RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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North Area, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Area area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1803 Hill St priced from $825. 1000 Woodlawn Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable North Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1803 Hill St1803 Hill St.1BR,3BA$825
1000 Woodlawn AveRent By Room1BR,$950
1722 W Liberty St3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967)3BR,2BA$967
985 Northwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Sycamore1BR,1BA$1,099
Jackson West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,105
810 S Main St1 BED1BR,1BA$1,125
Forest Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Area, MI

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Area area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1803 Hill St. Model at 1803 Hill St in the in the Northeast Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value North Area apartment is the House Model at 807 S Main St starting at $2,900 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1803 Hill St1803 Hill St.1BR,3.5BA$0.30
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$1.32
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St5BR,1BA$0.50
Vic Village North4B - Deluxe4BR,4BA$1.47
1722 W Liberty St3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967)3BR,2BA$0.83
Traver CrossingThe Au Sable2BR,1BA$1.45
Haven on GeddesSingle Level 'Ranch' Style Apartment Home - Deluxe3BR,2BA$1.51
Saga Ann ArborC13BR,2BA$1.51
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt1 - 2x12BR,1BA$0.98
Jackson West2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Central Ann Arbor. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Area is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Area?

The cheapest apartment in North Area is 1803 Hill St which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in North Area costs $5,923.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Area?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 165 regular apartments in North Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Area?

Cheap apartments in North Area have an average cost of $1,282 which is $4,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Area.

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