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The Wind Song Apartments
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The Wind Song Apartments

860 E Walton BlvdPontiac, MI 48340
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 N Shirley St

PontiacMI48342
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Monroe Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

59 Monroe StPontiac, MI 48341
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Spring Lake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake Village

252 Carriage Circle DrPontiac, MI 48342
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Pine Apartments
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Pine Apartments

64 Spokane DrPontiac, MI 48341
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Perry Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Perry Place

4 Perry Place DrPontiac, MI 48340
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Renaissance Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Court

129 S Edith StPontiac, MI 48342
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pontiac, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Pontiac, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pontiac Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franklin Boulevard$2,217$30064

Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Place in the Woodward neighborhood priced from $300. Winston Commons in the Woodward neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $515. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$300
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$515
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Huron1BR,1BA$849
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Hamilton2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$913
Waterford SquareA11BR,1BA$924
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.03 price per square foot 16 Victory Ct Model at 16 Victory Ct, Unit #18 in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Winston Commons starting at $515 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Woodward 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.
16 Victory Ct, Unit #1816 Victory Ct2BR,1BA$1.03
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.50
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
The Crossing at Auburn Hills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodlake Hills2Bed1Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1.18
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50

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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 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 $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pontiac?

The cheapest apartment in Pontiac is Phoenix Place which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Pontiac costs $2,217.

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 21 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 $243 which is $1,974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pontiac.

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