Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pontiac Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $300 (14 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 North

30 N Saginaw StPontiac, MI 48342
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4 Liberty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Liberty St

4 Liberty StPontiac, MI 48341
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6 Green St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Green St

6 Green StPontiac, MI 48341

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19-21 Elwood St
1 Bedroom Apartments

19-21 Elwood St

19-21 Elwood StPontiac, MI 48342
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Renaissance Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Court

129 S Edith StPontiac, MI 48342
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Ten West Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten West Lofts

10-14 W Huron StPontiac, MI 48342

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Downtown Pontiac, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Pontiac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pontiac area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $300. Winston Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $515. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pontiac apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$300
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$515
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1,034

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pontiac, MI

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pontiac area is the $0.50 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Winston Commons in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $515. The second greatest value Downtown Pontiac apartment is the 1 Bedroom Unit Model at The Hamilton starting at $1,034 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Woodward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pontiac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.50
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1.18
Pike St. Rentals LLC2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50
28NStudio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Pontiac, Detroit, MI

Ranked #142

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pontiac Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Pontiac Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Pontiac Apartment is $300 at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Pontiac is starting from $515 at Winston Commons.

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