Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $300 (34 Rentals)

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The Wind Song Apartments
$1,115 - $1,500
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Wind Song Apartments

860 E Walton BlvdPontiac, MI 48340
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Monroe Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

59 Monroe StPontiac, MI 48341
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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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Renaissance Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Court

129 S Edith StPontiac, MI 48342
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North Side, Pontiac, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $300. Huron Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$300
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
The Hamilton2x12BR,1BA$990
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Winston Commons1x11BR,1BA$1,041
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,049
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1,050
Auburn Village TownhomesOak1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, MI

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Crossing at Auburn Hills in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value North 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 North Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossing at Auburn Hills3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.20
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.11
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR,1BA$1.14
Woodlake Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
The Hamilton1x11BR,1BA$1.18
The Wind Song ApartmentsThe Whisper2BR,1BA$1.27
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
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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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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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pontiac. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Side Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in North Side is Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in North Side costs $1,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 8 regular apartments in North 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 North Side?

Cheap apartments in North Side have an average cost of $169 which is $931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Side.

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