
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $509 (121 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northside area of Ann Arbor.


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533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth

1803 Hill St

Huron Towers

533 Elizabeth St

Haven on Geddes

Evergreen Apartments

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2018 Pontiac Trl, Unit 1

1552 Jones Dr

332 E William St
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1544 Jones Dr

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Forest Plaza Apartments

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323 Packard St

528 S 5th Ave

528 S 5th Ave

807 W Madison St

407 N Ashley St

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Island Drive

Huron Flats

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GreenBrier
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1556a Jones Dr

727 E Kingsley St

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Traver Crossing

303 E Madison St, Unit 1

805 E Huron St

414 Division

215-217 Packard St

The Viscount

The Algonquin

307 Thompson - Furnished Studios
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522 N Division St

1556 Jones Dr

555 E William St, Unit 17L

503 Church St

555 E William St, Unit 6B

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714 W Liberty St, Unit #3

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The Highlands Apartments

1341 Geddes Ave

303 E Madison St, Unit 2

109 N Thayer St
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Parc Pointe Apartments

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Villas at Northstar

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Bradford House

1312-1314 Wright St

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1588 Jones Dr, Unit 1588

Kingsley Apartments

2260 Fuller Ct

Shoreview Apartments

400 Maynard

3234 Bolgos Cir, Unit 3234 Bolgos Circle
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Northside, Ann Arbor, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $1,762 | $1,195 | $2,977 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $825 | $6,465 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $846 | $4,895 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $887 | $4,575 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $949 | $4,380 |
| Northside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $750 | $5,000 |
| Northside 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $1,321 | $6,390 |
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Ann Arbor, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1803 Hill St priced from $825. Z West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $846. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 Hill St | 1803 Hill St. | 1BR,3BA | $825 |
| Z West Apartments | B3 Alt1 | 2BR,2BA | $846 |
| Varsity Management | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
| Haven on Geddes | Bi-Level 'Townhome' - By the Bed Lease - one be... | 3BR,1BA | $999 |
| Evergreen Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 502 N State St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Forest Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 807 W Madison St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, MI
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside 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 Northside apartment is the City Townhome Model at City Place Ann Arbor starting at $1,285 with a $0.57 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 Hill St | 1803 Hill St. | 1BR,3.5BA | $0.30 |
| City Place Ann Arbor | City Townhome | 6BR,5BA | $0.57 |
| 533 Elizabeth St, Unit 533 Elizabeth | 533 Elizabeth St | 5BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| University Trails | C1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.01 |
| Six11 | 4BR/4BA - C | 4BR,4BA | $1.29 |
| Traver Crossing | The Au Sable | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Fuller Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Layout 3A | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Saga Ann Arbor | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Z Place Apartments | B1 Alt1 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| University Towers - UofM Student Housing | B/C/D/J Style - One Bed (WAITLIST) | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is 1803 Hill St which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Northside costs $1,820.
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 226 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 $1,197 which is $623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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