Cheap Homes for Rent in North Area Ann Arbor, MI from $700 (16 Rentals)

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property at 1237 Island Dr

1237 Island Dr

Ann ArborMI48105

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property at 1249 Island Dr

1249 Island Dr

Ann ArborMI48105

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property at 1041 N Main St

1041 N Main St

Ann ArborMI48104
property at 606 W Summit St

606 W Summit St

Ann ArborMI48103

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 Courthouse Square - A 55+ Community priced from $1,150. Jackson West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable North Area apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Jackson West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Hillcrest / Park PlaceThe Sycamore1BR,1BA$1,319
Charlton ApartmentsThe Diag - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Area, MI

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Area area is the $0.34 price per square foot 533 Elizabeth St Model at 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value North Area apartment is the 530 Miller Ave Model at 530 Miller Ave, Unit Cooperative House starting at $700 with a $0.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St6BR,2BA$0.34
530 Miller Ave, Unit Cooperative House530 Miller Ave6BR,2.5BA$0.44
Saga Ann ArborD24BR,3BA$0.67
The AmsterdammerC - Single1BR,2BA$0.59
2116 Thaler Ave, Unit 12116 Thaler Ave3BR,2BA$1.94
Manchester WestThe Poseidon2BR,2BA$1.99
Jackson West2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Brown Street Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Wyndham Hill ApartmentsCUO2B1B2BR,1BA$1.62
Courthouse Square - A 55+ CommunityUpgraded 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Area

What type of rentals are currently available in North Area?

There are currently 602 Apartments for Rent in North Area, MI with pricing that ranges from $549 to $9,400. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Area ranging from $750 to $9,393.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Area ranges from $750 to $9,393 with an average monthly rent of $3,558.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Area?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Area range from $889 to $4,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.