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 priced from $300. Pike St. Rentals LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pontiac apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$300
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$913
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1,034

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pontiac, MI

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pontiac area is the $0.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Winston Commons in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $913. 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$0.88
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1.18
Pike St. Rentals LLC2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50
28NStudio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Pontiac, Detroit, MI

Ranked #151

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pontiac?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pontiac is Phoenix Place which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Downtown Pontiac costs $1,394.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pontiac?

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 16 regular apartments in Downtown Pontiac that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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