Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pontiac Downtown Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $300 (45 Rentals)

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Westwood Apartments
$1,150 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,450
Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westwood Apartments

817-837 Golf DrPontiac, MI 48341
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property at 148 Pingree Ave
$1,200

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

PontiacMI48342
property at 79 W Cornell Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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Monroe Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

59 Monroe StPontiac, MI 48341
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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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Pine Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Apartments

64 Spokane DrPontiac, MI 48341
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Renaissance Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Court

129 S Edith StPontiac, MI 48342
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property at 315 Voorheis St
$1,200
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315 Voorheis St

PontiacMI48341

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Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pontiac Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pontiac Downtown 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 Pontiac Downtown 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
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$955
Winston Commons1x11BR,1BA$1,041
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1,050
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,128
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,145
Westwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac Downtown, MI

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pontiac Downtown area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2x1 Model at The Hamilton in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,255. The second greatest value Pontiac Downtown 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 Pontiac Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hamilton2x12BR,1BA$1.16
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.11
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR,1BA$1.14
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.91
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$1.27
Winston Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.50
Westwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
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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Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan including Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pontiac Downtown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pontiac Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Pontiac Downtown is Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Pontiac Downtown costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pontiac Downtown?

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 4 regular apartments in Pontiac Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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