Cheap Homes for Rent in Pontiac Downtown Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $600 (13 Rentals)

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83 McKinley St

PontiacMI48342

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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 Studio unit found at Huron Place priced from $899. Cornerstone Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Pontiac Downtown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$955
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac Downtown, MI

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pontiac Downtown area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Unit Model at The Hamilton in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Pontiac Downtown apartment is the 22 Stephens Ct Model at 22 Stephens Ct starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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.
The Hamilton2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.27
22 Stephens Ct22 Stephens Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.26
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR,1BA$1.14
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$1.27
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Westwood Apartments835-3011BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, MI

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pontiac Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Pontiac Downtown?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Pontiac Downtown, MI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,995. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pontiac Downtown ranging from $650 to $2,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pontiac Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pontiac Downtown ranges from $650 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,341.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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