
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI from $300 (65 Rentals)


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Edgewood Park Apartments

Turtle Creek Apartments

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Fox Pointe Apartments

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pontiac?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Studio Apartments | $1,116 | $550 | $1,950 |
| Pontiac 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $300 | $3,600 |
| Pontiac 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $548 | $3,600 |
| Pontiac 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,049 | $4,250 |
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Pontiac, MIPopulation: 59,772
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pontiac Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pontiac?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pontiac is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pontiac?
The cheapest apartment in Pontiac is Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Pontiac costs $1,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pontiac?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Pontiac that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pontiac?
Cheap apartments in Pontiac have an average cost of $519 which is $681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pontiac.
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