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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Heritage Park West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Park West

3500 Watkins Lake RdWaterford, MI 48328
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pontiac, MI

Pricing Updated: 02/04/2026

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$1,250$55060

Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at The Hamilton in the Woodward neighborhood priced from $628. Club One of Auburn Hills in the East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hamilton3 Bedroom Unit3BR,2BA$628
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Bloomfield OrchardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Patrick Henry Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Countryside Townhouses of Auburn Hills1x1 6001BR,1BA$926
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Greyberry Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.14 price per square foot The Juniper Model at Mosaic of Auburn Hills in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the 21 Bellevue St Model at 21 Bellevue St, Unit Bellevue Lower Unit starting at $1,400 with a $1.04 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.
Mosaic of Auburn HillsThe Juniper2BR,2BA$1.14
21 Bellevue St, Unit Bellevue Lower Unit21 Bellevue St2BR,1BA$1.04
16 Victory Ct, Unit #1816 Victory Ct2BR,1BA$1.12
The Hamilton2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.27
The Wind Song ApartmentsThe Harmony2BR,2BA$1.17
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.10
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodlake Hills2Bed1Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment Premium1BR,1BA$1.14
Turtle Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pontiac Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pontiac?

The cheapest apartment in Pontiac is Club One of Auburn Hills which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Pontiac costs $1,250.

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 $712 which is $538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pontiac.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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