Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $300 (31 Rentals)

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The Wind Song Apartments
$1,030 - $1,500
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The Wind Song Apartments

860 E Walton BlvdPontiac, MI 48340
Corporate Housing
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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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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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Patrick Henry Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patrick Henry Apartments

2730 Patrick Henry RdAuburn Hills, MI 48326
Student Housing
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East Side, Pontiac, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $300. The Hamilton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $548. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$300
The Hamilton2x12BR,1BA$548
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Wind Song ApartmentsThe Breeze1BR,1BA$1,030
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,049
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1,050
Auburn Village TownhomesOak1BR,1BA$1,050
Auburn WestPremium One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.45 price per square foot Hackenbush Model at Bloomfield Villas in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,410. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Tamarack Model at Oakland Hills Townhomes starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bloomfield VillasHackenbush2BR,2BA$1.45
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.11
Cornerstone TownhomesLuxury 3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.30
The Hamilton1x11BR,1BA$1.18
Auburn WestPremium One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
The Wind Song ApartmentsThe Breeze1BR,1BA$1.35
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Auburn Village TownhomesOak1BR,1BA$1.66
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in East Side costs $1,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

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 East Side 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 East Side?

Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $273 which is $902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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