Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI from $300 (135 Rentals)

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The Wind Song Apartments
$1,030 - $1,295

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Base Rent$1,030 - $1,295
Total Monthly Price$1,030 - $1,295
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The Wind Song Apartments

860 E Walton BlvdPontiac, MI 48340
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Westwood Apartments
$1,150 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,450
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Westwood Apartments

817-837 Golf DrPontiac, MI 48341
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property at 148 Pingree Ave
$1,200

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148 Pingree Ave

PontiacMI48342

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property at 79 W Cornell Ave
$1,400

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Winston Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Commons

4000 Winston DrPontiac, MI 48342
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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: 09/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Pontiac, MI area range in price from $300 to $2,652 with an overall median price of $1,200. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pontiac Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franklin Boulevard$1,200$30048

Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ in the Woodward neighborhood priced from $300. Cedargate Apartments in the Seminole Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $843. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$300
Cedargate ApartmentsThe Ranch1BR, 1BA$843
Huron PlaceStudioStudio, 1BA$899
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR, 1BA$900
Heritage Park EastSterling1BR, 1BA$935
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR, 1BA$949
Edgewood Park Apartments$499 Move-In Special · 1 Bed / 1 Bath Apartment...1BR, 1BA$950
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR, 1BA$955
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$995
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR, 1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Maple Model at Mosaic of Auburn Hills in the Auburn Hills neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 3170 Dixie Hwy in the Waterford neighborhood starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot. 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.
Mosaic of Auburn HillsThe Maple2BR, 2.5BA$1.19
3170 Dixie Hwy1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.00
The Hamilton2x12BR, 1BA$1.16
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR, 1BA$1.05
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.24
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR, 1BA$1.14
Heritage Park EastAddison1BR, 1BA$1.12
Turtle Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.24
Cass Lake Shore Club1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.27
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 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

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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 $995.

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 3 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 $246 which is $954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pontiac.

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