Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Area Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (122 Rentals)

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property at 911 S Main St

$1,100 - $8,400

1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

911 S Main St

Ann ArborMI48104

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property at 317 E Ann St

$1,260 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

317 E Ann St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 903 Mary St

$1,300 - $3,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 21

903 Mary St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 1028 Fuller Rd

$1,335 - $1,805

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1028 Fuller Rd

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 785 N Maple Rd

$1,350 - $2,400

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

785 N Maple Rd

Ann ArborMI48103
property at 630 Packard St

$1,350 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 21

630 Packard St

Ann ArborMI48104

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property at 322 S Division St

$1,500 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

322 S Division St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 1322 S Forest Ave

$1,500 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 18

1322 S Forest Ave

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 795 N Maple Rd

$1,400 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

795 N Maple Rd

Ann ArborMI48103
property at 226 Packard St

$1,300 - $1,525

Studio Rentals

Available May 18

226 Packard St

Ann ArborMI48104

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 731 Packard priced from $850. Island Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable North Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
731 PackardSingle Bedroom October to December1BR,$850
Island DriveOne Bedroom Phase 31BR,1BA$999
1100 Hill St2 Bed/1 Bath AVAILABLE NOW Short Term2BR,1BA$1,090
Nob Hill Apartments0B1BStudio,1BA$1,150
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Traver CrossingThe Au Sable2BR,1BA$1,249
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Sycamore1BR,1BA$1,249
Medical Center CourtThe HuronStudio,1BA$1,299
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Area, MI

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Area area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom House Model at 1307 Belmar Pl in the in the New West Side neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value North Area apartment is the City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor starting at $1,270 with a $0.56 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1307 Belmar Pl3 Bedroom House3BR,1BA$1.00
City Place Ann ArborCity Townhome6BR,5BA$0.56
807 S Main StHouse3BR,1BA$1.25
510 Mack Rd510 Mack5BR,2BA$0.71
1318 Wilmot St1318 Wilmot6BR,3BA$0.65
Hideaway ApartmentsTraver w/ Two Car Garage4BR,3.5BA$1.52
1105 Freesia Ct, Unit 6901105 Freesia Ct4BR,2BA$0.38
507 Mack Rd507 Mack4BR,2BA$0.78
1329 S University Ave1329.5 S. University5BR,2.5BA$0.89
795 N Maple Rd797 Maple2BR,1BA$1.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,315.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Area is 731 Packard which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in North Area costs $17,000.

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 227 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 $1,266 which is $15,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Area.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!