Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI from $500 (124 Rentals)

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property at 1241 Island Dr

$699

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1241 Island Dr, Unit 2

1241 Island Dr
Ann ArborMI48105
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Forest Plaza Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,545
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$1,195 - $1,545

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Forest Plaza Apartments

715 S Forest AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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property at 1556 Jones Dr

$1,200 - $1,500

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Available Aug 11

1556 Jones Dr

Ann ArborMI48105
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Island Drive
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$1,224 - $2,370
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$1,224 - $2,370

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$1,224 - $2,370
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Island Drive

1099 Maiden LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 1633 Leaird Dr

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

1633 Leaird 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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$1,349 - $2,319
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Traver Ridge

2395 Leslie CirAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 805 E Huron St

$1,350

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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$1,400 - $1,600
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$1,400 - $1,600

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$1,400 - $1,600
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323 Packard St

323 Packard StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Traver Crossing
$1,429 - $2,089
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Traver Crossing

1984 Traver RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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GreenBrier
$1,499 - $1,589
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$1,499 - $1,589

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$1,499 - $1,589
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GreenBrier

3615 Green Brier BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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501 N 5th Ave
$1,550 - $1,800
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$1,550 - $1,800

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$1,550 - $1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 26

501 N 5th Ave

501 N 5th AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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The Highlands Apartments
Rent Specials
$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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$1,630 - $2,215
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Parc Pointe Apartments

1901 Pointe LnAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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property at 555 E William St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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555 E William St, Unit 12E

555 E William St
Ann ArborMI48104
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618 South Main Apartments
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$1,724 - $6,460
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$1,724 - $6,460

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$1,724 - $6,460
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618 South Main Apartments

618 S Main StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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Villas at Northstar
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$1,730 - $3,668
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$1,730 - $3,668

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Villas at Northstar

2820 Windwood DrAnn Arbor, MI 48105
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Bradford House
$1,745 - $2,065
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

Bradford House

1010 Catherine StAnn Arbor, MI 48104
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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 Forest Plaza Apartments priced from $1,195. 807 W Madison St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Ann Arbor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Island DriveEfficiency Phase 2Studio,1BA$1,224
GreenBrierStudio 1st FloorStudio,1BA$1,259
Landmark4X2C4BR,2BA$1,315
Traver RidgeThe Wolfgang1BR,1BA$1,349
323 Packard St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,408
Traver CrossingThe Au Sable2BR,1BA$1,429
Haven on GeddesSingle Level 'Ranch' Style Apartment Home - Deluxe3BR,1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, MI

As of July 09, 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 4B - Deluxe Model at Vic Village North starting at $1,742 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Northeast Ann Arbor 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
Vic Village North4B - Deluxe4BR,4BA$1.47
Traver CrossingThe Au Sable2BR,1BA$1.43
Haven on GeddesSingle Level 'Ranch' Style Apartment Home - Deluxe3BR,1.5BA$1.51
Saga Ann ArborC13BR,2BA$1.38
Z Place ApartmentsB1 Alt2 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
GreenBrier2 Bedroom 3rd Floor Garden2BR,1BA$1.74
Traver RidgeThe Wolfgang1BR,1BA$1.59
The Algonquin2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.72
807 W Madison St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northside is at Forest Plaza Apartments listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northside Apartment is $1,200 at 807 W Madison St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northside is starting from $1,399 at Island Drive.

What is the most affordable Northside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Haven on Geddes and starts from $1,465.

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