Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $300 (36 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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$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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148 Pingree Ave

PontiacMI48342
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Winston Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Commons

4000 Winston DrPontiac, MI 48342

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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 $900. 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$900
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR, 1BA$949
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$995
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR, 1BA$995
The Wind Song ApartmentsThe Breeze1BR, 1BA$1,030
Winston Commons1x11BR, 1BA$1,041
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$1,049
Turtle Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,050
Auburn Heights Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2x1 Model at The Hamilton in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,255. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Tamarack Model at Oakland Hills Townhomes in the East Side neighborhood starting at $995 with a $1.05 price per square foot. 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 Hamilton2x12BR, 1BA$1.16
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR, 1BA$1.05
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.24
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR, 1BA$1.14
Turtle Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.24
Auburn WestPremium One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.41
The Wind Song ApartmentsThe Breeze1BR, 1BA$1.35
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$1.40
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.38
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 3 regular apartments in East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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