Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Monroe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

59 Monroe StPontiac, MI 48341
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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 Lafayette Place Lofts priced from $831. 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
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$831
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, MI

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.14 price per square foot The Maple Model at Mosaic of Auburn Hills in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Turtle Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $0.90 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.
Mosaic of Auburn HillsThe Maple2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Turtle Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Auburn WestClassic Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Wind Song Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.32
Bloomfield VillasDumont2BR,2BA$1.20
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR,1BA$1.14
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.33
Auburn Heights Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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North Side, Pontiac, MI

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Pontiac, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Lafayette Place Lofts which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in North Side costs $1,500.

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 3 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 $102 which is $1,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Side.

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