Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal Lake Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $500 (16 Rentals)

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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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1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Apartments

64 Spokane DrPontiac, MI 48341
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Crystal Lake, Pontiac, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crystal Lake area of Detroit, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at The Hamilton priced from $635. Huron Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hamilton3 Bedroom Unit3BR,2BA$635
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath Red1BR,1BA$1,025
Fox Pointe ApartmentsCoventry2BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, MI

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.04 price per square foot 21 Bellevue St Model at 21 Bellevue St, Unit Bellevue Lower Unit in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Crystal Lake apartment is the 16 Victory Ct Model at 16 Victory Ct, Unit #18 starting at $1,250 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Woodward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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$1.15
35 N Saginaw St, Unit #235 N Saginaw St1BR,1BA$1.35
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI2 Bed | 1 Bath White2BR,1BA$1.31
Bloomfield PlaceB Renovated2BR,1BA$1.50
Fox Pointe ApartmentsCoventry2BR,1BA$1.24
Pike St. Rentals LLC2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Westwood Apartments835-3011BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crystal Lake, Pontiac, MI

Ranked #10

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pontiac. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal Lake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Crystal Lake is Huron Place which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Crystal Lake costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crystal Lake?

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 Crystal Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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