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$1,000 - $1,200

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97 Fairgrove St

PontiacMI48342
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Fairmont Farms
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Fairmont Farms

436 W Fairmount AvePontiac, MI 48340
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Huron - Prall
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Huron - Prall

330 W Huron StPontiac, MI 48341
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30 North
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30 North

30 N Saginaw StPontiac, MI 48342
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Urbane on Wayne
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Urbane on Wayne

50 Wayne StPontiac, MI 48342
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246 Liberty St
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246 Liberty St

246 Liberty StPontiac, MI 48341
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78-80 Murphy Ave
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78-80 Murphy Ave

78-80 Murphy AvePontiac, MI 48341
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601 N Perry St
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601 N Perry St

601 N Perry StPontiac, MI 48342
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16 E Lawrence St
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16 E Lawrence St

16 E Lawrence StPontiac, MI 48342
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31 Allison St
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31 Allison St

31 Allison StPontiac, MI 48342
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66 Newberry St
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66 Newberry St

66 Newberry StPontiac, MI 48341
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17 W Lawrence St
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17 W Lawrence St

17 W Lawrence StPontiac, MI 48342

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Pontiac 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 11, 2026

There are currently 37 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Pontiac, MI neighborhoods that range in price from $300 to $1,995. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Pontiac with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Franklin Boulevard37$1,110$300

Largest Available Pontiac 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pontiac, MI is found at Auburn Gate Apartments and is 950 square feet priced from $1,539. Auburn Ridge Town Homes in the Adams neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,399. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Pontiac:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Auburn Gate ApartmentsA1 Enhanced950 Sq Ft$1,539
Auburn Ridge Town Homes1B-MDu950 Sq Ft$1,399
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath Green915 Sq Ft$1,148
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit880 Sq Ft$1,034
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment Premium850 Sq Ft$899
Cass Lake Shore ClubA1809 Sq Ft$1,020
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsCedar800 Sq Ft$1,085
24 at BloomfieldJuniper773 Sq Ft$1,606
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset750 Sq Ft$955
Woodlake Hills1Bed1Bath700 Sq Ft$955

Cheapest Available Pontiac 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pontiac, MI is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $300 at Phoenix Place in the Woodward neighborhood. The second most affordable Pontiac 1 Bedroom is the 1-Bedroom Model at Pike St. Rentals LLC starting at $800 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Pontiac is currently $1,278. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Pontiac:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$300
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom$800
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Huron$849
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom$895
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment$899
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom$900
Bloomfield OrchardOne Bedroom$900
Waterford Square1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment$924
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$950

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Pontiac Overview

If you are looking for a fun and friendly city to call home, then look no further than Pontiac, MI. This is the county seat of Oakland County in Michigan. It is known for its blue skies, its cool temperature, and its proximity to the Great Lakes. There are lots of people who are rushing to move to apartments in Pontiac, MI thanks to the plentiful employment opportunities. Pontiac, MI is also fairly close to Detroit, providing people with easy access to a major city without having to deal with the traffic located in Detroit, MI. If you are looking for Pontiac apartments, then you should get to know this city a little bit more before you call it your home.

Why live in Pontiac, MI?

There are a few major reasons why people choose to live in Pontiac, MI. First, the climate is cool, so those who want to escape the heat will fall in love with Pontiac, MI. Second, many people who live in Pontiac, MI have jobs in Detroit. Pontiac, MI allows them to avoid a lot of the traffic in and around Detroit while also enjoying a lower cost of living. Finally, people who move to Pontiac, MI quickly realize that this is a friendly city that welcomes newcomers. There are lots of people who have moved to Pontiac, MI and love to call this city their home.

Pontiac, MI
Population: 59,772

Ranked #634

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Pontiac Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Pontiac with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Pontiac is at Phoenix Place listed at $300.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Pontiac is $1,278.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pontiac is a 950 square feet unit starting from $1,539 at Auburn Gate Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pontiac is currently 954 sq ft.

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