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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Side Studio Apartments | $724 | $550 | $899 |
North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,079 | $685 | $2,370 |
North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $875 | $2,800 |
North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $1,049 | $3,150 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $831 |
Huron Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | The Arvon | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Edgewood Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Oak Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mosaic of Auburn Hills | The Maple | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
Turtle Creek Apartments | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Auburn West | Classic Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Wind Song Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Bloomfield Villas | Dumont | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | The Marquette | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Oak Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Auburn Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Edgewood Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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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