Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pontiac Downtown Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $300 (31 Rentals)

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Westwood Apartments
$1,150 - $1,450
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westwood Apartments

817-837 Golf DrPontiac, MI 48341
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

257 Stonegate W, Unit 1st Room for Rent

257 Stonegate W
PontiacMI48341

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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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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. Pike St. Rentals LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1,050
Westwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
28NStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200
24 at BloomfieldJuniper1BR,1BA$1,619

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac Downtown, MI

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pontiac Downtown area is the $1.11 price per square foot Tamarack Model at Oakland Hills Townhomes in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Pontiac Downtown apartment is the Luxury 3 Bedrooms Model at Cornerstone Townhomes starting at $1,199 with a $1.30 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.
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.11
Cornerstone TownhomesLuxury 3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.30
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.91
Pike St. Rentals LLC2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
24 at BloomfieldJuniper1BR,1BA$2.09
Westwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50
28NStudio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.50

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pontiac Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pontiac Downtown Apartment is $300 at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pontiac Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pontiac Downtown is starting from $949 at Cornerstone Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Pontiac Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pontiac Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone Townhomes and starts from $1,049.

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