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314 Mecherle
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314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761

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Pontiac, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $770. Arbors at Eastland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$789
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$795
300 Shelbourne1/11BR,1BA$925
Ironwood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$949
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Briarwood II1A Plank1BR,1BA$1,035
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,133
Oak Point ApartmentsOP-1X11BR,1BA$1,200
3 Stortz DrAll units2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, IL and Nearby

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the Hershey-Clearwater Townhomes Model at Hershey Clearwater Townhomes starting at $1,649 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pontiac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.35
Hershey Clearwater TownhomesHershey-Clearwater Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.10
3 Stortz DrAll units2BR,2BA$1.04
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Harvest View2/2 First Floor2BR,2BA$1.30
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.94
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Getting Around Pontiac, IL

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pontiac Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pontiac Apartment is $770 at Class Act Realty.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pontiac is starting from $829 at Arbors at Eastland.

What is the most affordable Pontiac Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pontiac Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Class Act Realty and starts from $1,500.

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