Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $300 (35 Rentals)

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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
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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. Pike St. Rentals LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Huron1BR,1BA$849
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1,034
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 June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.26 price per square foot The Harmony Model at The Wind Song Apartments in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Winston Commons starting at $1,182 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Woodward 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.
The Wind Song ApartmentsThe Harmony2BR,2BA$1.26
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.11
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1.18
Pike St. Rentals LLC2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Auburn WestPremium One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.40
Cornerstone TownhomesLuxury 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Side, Pontiac, MI

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Detroit. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $300 at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $949 at Cornerstone Townhomes.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone Townhomes and starts from $1,049.

Expert Rental Resources

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