
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Pontiac Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $900 (7 Rentals)
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Downtown Pontiac, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Pontiac?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Pontiac 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,075 | $900 | $1,250 |
Downtown Pontiac 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,382 | $1,250 | $1,597 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Pontiac Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 Pike St. Rentals LLC priced from $800. Lafayette Place Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pontiac apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pike St. Rentals LLC | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Lafayette Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $991 |
Winston Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pontiac, MI
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pontiac area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Unit Model at The Hamilton in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Downtown Pontiac apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Winston Commons starting at $1,350 with a $1.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Hamilton | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Winston Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
Pike St. Rentals LLC | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Pontiac, Detroit, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Pontiac
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pontiac?
There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pontiac, MI with pricing that ranges from $800 to $1,400. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pontiac ranging from $900 to $1,597.
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 $900 to $1,597 with an average monthly rent of $1,228.
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