Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pontiac Downtown Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $300 (29 Rentals)

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property at 97 Fairgrove St

$1,000 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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97 Fairgrove St

PontiacMI48342

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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 priced from $300. The Hamilton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $548. Here are the most affordable Pontiac Downtown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$300
The Hamilton2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$548
Pike St. Rentals LLC1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Huron1BR,1BA$849
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$913
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$955
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1,050
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac Downtown, MI

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pontiac Downtown area is the $0.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Winston Commons in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $913. The second greatest value Pontiac Downtown apartment is the 837-303 Model at Westwood Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.32 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.
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Westwood Apartments837-3032BR,2BA$1.32
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.11
The Hamilton1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1.18
Pike St. Rentals LLC2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Cornerstone TownhomesLuxury 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$1.27
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Phoenix Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.50

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Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, MI

Ranked #7

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Pontiac Downtown costs $2,233.

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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