
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the North Area Ann Arbor, MI from $1,150 (45 Rentals)


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Forest Plaza Apartments

922 S State St

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Island Drive

1121 Packard St

1633 Leaird Dr

805 E Huron St

University Plaza

Huron Towers
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307 Thompson - Furnished Studios

414 Division

914 Vaughn St

Fritz Lofts

522 N Division St

332 E William St

555 E William St, Unit 12E

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618 South Main Apartments
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400 Maynard

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Hoover + Greene

Beekman on Broadway

1635 Leaird Dr

Arbor Valley

331 Packard

324 E Jefferson St

805 Spring St

316 Thompson St
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720 S State St

508 S Division St

344 S Division

543 Church St

515 Lawrence St

212 E Washington Apartments

901 Oakland Ave

Brookside Apartments

226 Packard St
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536 Detroit St

511 Church St

Upland Green - Phase II

Medical Center Court

1322 S Forest Ave

536 S 4th Ave

220 N 1st St

350 Thompson Apartments

555 E William St, Unit 22E
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
North Area Studio Apartments | $1,905 | $1,150 | $2,630 |
| North Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $950 | $3,295 |
| North Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $846 | $4,175 |
| North Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $655 | $4,575 |
| North Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $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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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 Forest Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,195, 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.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
