
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Area Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (213 Rentals)
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Park Plaza

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533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth

533 Elizabeth St

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2116 Thaler Ave

Huron Towers

533 Elizabeth St, Unit 2

Manchester Flats

1548 Jones Dr

Haven on Geddes
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Jackson West

810 S Main St

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1223 Hill St

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Nob Hill Apartments

1544 Jones Dr

1019 Arbordale St

1552 Jones Dr

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Abbey

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Forest Plaza Apartments

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Island Drive
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Hillcrest / Park Place

922 S State St

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535 Packard St, Unit 3 and 4

1121 Packard St

924 Catherine St

630 Packard St

1556a Jones Dr

1633 Leaird Dr

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813 S Main St

1556 Jones Dr
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1108 Packard St

Wyndham Hill Apartments

805 E Huron St

University Plaza

420 Hill St

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415 Lawrence St - 10 Minute Walk to Campus

Mapleridge Apartments

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Michigan Terrace

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Traver Crossing

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812 Mary St
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1018 Gott St

401 Pauline Blvd

The Algonquin

Arch Manor

802 S Main St

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

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Tradewind Apartments

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323 Packard St

428 S Division St

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812 Mary St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Area Studio Apartments | $1,859 | $1,100 | $2,630 |
| North Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $800 | $3,295 |
| North Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $846 | $4,175 |
| North Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,341 | $655 | $4,575 |
| North Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $1,081 | $5,600 |
| North Area 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $750 | $5,000 |
| North Area 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,038 | $1,295 | $8,900 |
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There are currently 213 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 1 Bed unit found at 912 Sybil St priced from $950. Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable North Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 912 Sybil St | 1-Bedroom - August 29, 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Manchester Flats | The Burlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Jackson West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| 810 S Main St | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 1223 Hill St | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Leaird Drive Studios - All Utilities Included | By Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Island Drive | Efficiency Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Area, MI
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Area area is the $1.32 price per square foot House Model at 807 S Main St in the in the North Central Ann Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value North Area apartment is the 1 Bedroom - Shared House Model at 518 Monroe St starting at $1,200 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 518 Monroe St | 1 Bedroom - Shared House | 1BR,1BA | $0.59 |
| Hideaway Apartments | Traver w/ Two Car Garage | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.68 |
| 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth | 533 Elizabeth St | 5BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Six11 | 4BR/4BA - C | 4BR,4BA | $1.36 |
| Vic Village North | 4B - Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $1.46 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt2 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Jackson West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Across From UofM Campus - 1313 S State St | Short-Term Lease | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Area?
The cheapest apartment in North Area is 912 Sybil St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in North Area costs $6,156.
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 228 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 $1,679 which is $4,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Area.
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