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Dean Apartments
1021 Vaughn StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Area Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (176 Rentals)
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530 Miller Ave
Ann ArborMI48103
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Park Plaza
1320 S University AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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1105 Freesia Ct, Unit 1st floor, Unit 1st floor
1105 Freesia CtAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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2116 Thaler Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
2116 Thaler AveAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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The Forum Apartments
722-726 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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293 Hiscock St
293 Hiscock StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Huron Towers
2200 Fuller CtAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Haven on Geddes
1700 Geddes AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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316 Thompson St
316 Thompson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Jackson West
2041 Jackson AveAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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810 S Main St
810 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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$1,150 - $1,625
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Nob Hill Apartments
301 Nob Hill CtAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Abbey
909 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
601 E William St
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732 S Forest Ave
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807 W Madison St
807 W Madison StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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1000 W Huron StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
608 W Washington St
Ann ArborMI48103
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Forest Plaza Apartments
715 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Island Drive
1099 Maiden LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Bradford House
1010 Catherine StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
1340 N University Ct
Ann ArborMI48104
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Hillcrest / Park Place
1980 Pauline BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48103
1633 Leaird Dr
Ann ArborMI48105
1556a Jones Dr
Ann ArborMI48105
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The Sans Souci
1036-1044 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Wyndham Hill Apartments
1210 W Stadium BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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University Plaza
608 Monroe StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Charlton Apartments
2047 Charlton StAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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420 Hill St
420 Hill StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
703 S Forest Ave
Ann ArborMI48104
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Mapleridge Apartments
2230-2250 Dexter AveAnn Arbor, MI 48103
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Medical Center Court
1005 Maiden LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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915 S Division St
915 S Division StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
401 Pauline Blvd
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1018 Gott St
Ann ArborMI48103
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The Algonquin
1330 N University AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Arch Manor
711 Arch StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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802 S Main St
802 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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307 Thompson - Furnished Studios
307 Thompson StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Tradewind Apartments
121 E Hoover AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
428 S Division St
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120 N Division St
Ann ArborMI48104
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812 Mary St
812 Mary StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
2116 Thaler Ave
Ann ArborMI48103
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323 Packard St
323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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813 S Main St
813 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Brown Street Apartments
824 Brown StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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$1,515 - $1,895Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 29
Fritz Lofts
1014 Church StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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North Area, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| North Area Studio Apartments | $1,805 | $1,130 | $2,864 |
| North Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $800 | $4,068 |
| North Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $846 | $4,349 |
| North Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $655 | $4,575 |
| North Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $780 | $5,600 |
| North Area 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $895 | $6,850 |
| North Area 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,763 | $1,200 | $8,900 |
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There are currently 176 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Area Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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Cheapest Available North Area Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Area area of Ann Arbor, MI is a Studio unit found at 912 Sybil St priced from $1,090. 810 S Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable North Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 912 Sybil St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| 810 S Main St | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Nob Hill Apartments | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Z West Apartments | B2 Alt2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,195 |
| Manchester Flats | The Burlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| 807 W Madison St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Hillcrest / Park Place | The Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Landmark | 4X2C | 4BR,2BA | $1,315 |
| Fuller Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Area, MI
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Area area is the $0.56 price per square foot City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $1,270. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.56 |
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Six11 | 4BR/4BA - E | 4BR,4BA | $1.43 |
| Tradewind Apartments | Two Bed Bi Level | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt2 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Wyndham Hill Apartments | CMI2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Algonquin | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Traver Crossing | The Au Gres | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Mapleridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 807 W Madison St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,320.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Area?
The cheapest apartment in North Area is 810 S Main St which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in North Area costs $11,200.
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 322 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 $1,640 which is $9,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Area.
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