1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, IL (35 Rentals)

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One Uptown
$2,500
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$2,500 - $2,850

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One Uptown

1 Uptown CirNormal, IL 61761
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Cortez Apartments
$825 - $940
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$825 - $940

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Cortez Apartments

2506-2512 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61704
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318 Liberty St

MorrisIL60450
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314 Mecherle
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314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701

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101 E Bannon St
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101 E Bannon St

101 E Bannon StDwight, IL 60420
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Parkview Apartments
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Parkview Apartments

101 Northfield DrNormal, IL 61761
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Pontiac, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Pontiac and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pontiac, IL is found at One Uptown in the Downtown Normal neighborhood and is 946 square feet priced from $2,500. Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Pontiac:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
One Uptown1BR/1.0BA946 Sq Ft$2,500
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe850 Sq Ft$795
Carden Springs1 BR790 Sq Ft$1,699
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom700 Sq Ft$1,000
Oak Point ApartmentsOP-1X1696 Sq Ft$1,200
Ironwood Gardens ApartmentsOne bedroom600 Sq Ft$1,243
Pontiac Towers1 Bedroom530 Sq Ft$990
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom505 Sq Ft$830
Cortez ApartmentsUnfurnished500 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Pontiac and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pontiac, IL is the One Bedroom Deluxe Model starting from $795 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac . The second most affordable Pontiac 1 Bedroom is the Unfurnished Model at Cortez Apartments starting at $825 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Pontiac is currently $1,578. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Pontiac:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe$795
Cortez ApartmentsUnfurnished$825
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom$830
Pontiac Towers1 Bedroom$990
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom$1,000
Oak Point ApartmentsOP-1X1$1,200
Ironwood Gardens ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,243
Carden Springs1 BR$1,699
One Uptown1BR/1.0BA$2,500

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Pontiac Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Pontiac Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Pontiac is $1,578.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Pontiac Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pontiac is a 946 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at One Uptown.

What is the average size for Pontiac 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pontiac is currently 700 sq ft.

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