Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (119 Rentals)

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Forest Plaza Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,545
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Forest Plaza Apartments

715 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Island Drive
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$1,199 - $2,370
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$1,199 - $2,370

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$1,199 - $2,370
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Island Drive

1099 Maiden LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 1552 Jones Dr

$1,150 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1552 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105

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property at 1556 Jones Dr

$1,300 - $1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1556 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105
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Traver Ridge
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$1,349 - $2,319
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$1,349 - $2,319

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Traver Ridge

2395 Leslie CirAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Traver Crossing
$1,349 - $2,129
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Traver Crossing

1984 Traver RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 805 E Huron St

$1,350 - $1,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

805 E Huron St

Ann ArborMI48104

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323 Packard St
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$1,500 - $1,800
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$1,500 - $1,800

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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Highlands Apartments
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$1,555 - $2,280
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$1,555 - $2,280

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$1,555 - $2,280
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

The Highlands Apartments

1681-1699 Broadway StAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Parc Pointe Apartments
$1,630 - $2,215
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$1,630 - $2,215

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Parc Pointe Apartments

1901 Pointe LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Villas at Northstar
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$1,720 - $3,014
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Villas at Northstar

2820 Windwood DrAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 555 E William St

$1,750

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

555 E William St, Unit 12E, Unit 12E

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104
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Bradford House
$1,865 - $2,065
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

Bradford House

1010 Catherine StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Owl Creek
$1,946 - $3,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 27

Owl Creek

3400 Nixon RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Northside, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Ann Arbor, MI is a Studio unit found at Medical Center Court priced from $1,249. GreenBrier has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Medical Center CourtThe HuronStudio,1BA$1,249
GreenBrier1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,279
Leaird Drive Studios - All Utilities IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,315
Forest Plaza Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,340
Traver RidgeThe Wolfgang1BR,1BA$1,349
Traver CrossingThe Au Gres1BR,1BA$1,349
Island DriveOne Bedroom Phase 31BR,1BA$1,350
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,408

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, MI

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.68 price per square foot Traver w/ Two Car Garage Model at Hideaway Apartments in the in the Chapel Hill neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 533 Elizabeth St Model at 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth starting at $750 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hideaway ApartmentsTraver w/ Two Car Garage4BR,3.5BA$1.68
533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth533 Elizabeth St5BR,1BA$0.50
Sun Terrace Apartments3 bed3BR,1BA$1.75
Six114BR/4BA - C4BR,4BA$1.36
Saga Ann ArborC13BR,2BA$1.59
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt2 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Traver RidgeThe Wolfgang1BR,1BA$1.59
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.72
Traver CrossingThe Au Gres1BR,1BA$1.69
Forest Plaza Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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Northside, Ann Arbor, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $1,408.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is GreenBrier which is listed at $1,279, while the average apartment in Northside costs $2,045.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?

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 196 regular apartments in Northside 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 Northside?

Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $1,414 which is $631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

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