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

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Cheap Apartments in the Pontiac Downtown area of Pontiac.

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Monroe Manor
1 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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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 Garden Court Apartments priced from $775. Lafayette Place Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable Pontiac Downtown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$831
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$910
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac Downtown, MI

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pontiac Downtown area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two Bedroom TH Model at Garden Court Apartments in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Pontiac Downtown apartment is the Tamarack Model at Oakland Hills Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Woodward 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.
Garden Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.24
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$1.12
Bloomfield PlaceB2BR,1BA$1.45
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath Red1BR,1BA$1.28
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$1.27
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.33
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, MI

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Pontiac Downtown Neighborhood in Pontiac, MI

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Garden Court Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Pontiac Downtown costs $1,447.

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 2 regular apartments in Pontiac Downtown 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 Pontiac Downtown?

Cheap apartments in Pontiac Downtown have an average cost of $138 which is $1,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pontiac Downtown.

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