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

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533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth

840 W Huron St, Unit 1

2116 Thaler Ave

1803 Hill St

Huron Towers

533 Elizabeth St

926 Dewey

1000 Woodlawn Ave
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985 Northwood St

Dean Apartments

Manchester Flats

Haven on Geddes

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Hillcrest / Park Place

Varsity Management - 1015 W. Huron

Jackson West

810 S Main St

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Nob Hill Apartments

1544 Jones Dr
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1552 Jones Dr

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Abbey

Evergreen Apartments

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Forest Plaza Apartments

807 W Madison St

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812 Mary St

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323 Packard St

407 N Ashley St

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Island Drive

Atrio Apartment Homes
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535 Packard St, Unit 3 and 4

1103 W Huron St, Unit 1

332 E William St

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813 S Main St

1556a Jones Dr

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Tradewind Apartments

414 Division

Wyndham Hill Apartments

805 E Huron St

Charlton Apartments
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420 Hill St

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1300 Hutchins Ave, Unit Apartment 1

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Michigan Terrace

Mapleridge Apartments

The Viscount

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Traver Crossing

1018 Gott St

1136 Prospect St - Furnished or Unfurnished!

The Algonquin

802 S Main 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 | $1,764 | $1,150 | $2,650 |
| North Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $825 | $2,975 |
| North Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $846 | $4,175 |
| North Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $887 | $4,575 |
| North Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $900 | $4,400 |
| North Area 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $750 | $5,000 |
| North Area 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,254 | $1,381 | $7,200 |
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There are currently 186 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 Hill St | 1803 Hill St. | 1BR,3BA | $825 |
| 1000 Woodlawn Ave | Rent By Room | 1BR, | $950 |
| 1722 W Liberty St | 3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967) | 3BR,2BA | $967 |
| 985 Northwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hillcrest / Park Place | The Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Jackson West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| 810 S Main St | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 807 W Madison St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1803 Hill St | 1803 Hill St. | 1BR,3.5BA | $0.30 |
| 807 S Main St | House | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth | 533 Elizabeth St | 5BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Vic Village North | 4B - Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $1.47 |
| 1722 W Liberty St | 3 Bedroom (Per Person - $967) | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Traver Crossing | The Au Sable | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Haven on Geddes | Single Level 'Ranch' Style Apartment Home - Deluxe | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt1 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Jackson West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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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 $1,200.
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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