Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Pontiac Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,095 (6 Rentals)

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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. Pike St. Rentals LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Winston Commons1x11BR,1BA$1,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pontiac, MI

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pontiac area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2x1 Model at The Hamilton in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,255. The second greatest value Downtown Pontiac apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Lafayette Place Lofts starting at $1,620 with a $1.91 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.
The Hamilton2x12BR,1BA$1.16
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.91
Winston Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.50
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
28NIn-line units1BR,1BA$2.42
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50

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Downtown Pontiac, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Pontiac

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pontiac?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pontiac, MI with pricing that ranges from $300 to $2,101. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pontiac ranging from $1,095 to $1,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Pontiac?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Pontiac ranges from $1,095 to $1,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,382.

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