
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $300 (39 Rentals)
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The Hamilton

33-35 Monroe St

Pike St. Rentals LLC

22 Cadillac St, Unit 8

Huron Place

Fox Pointe Apartments

97 Fairgrove St

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16 Victory Dr, Unit 18

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16 Victory Ct, Unit #18

51 Spokane Dr, Unit 10

28N

68 N Shirley St
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97 W Rundell St

257 Stonegate W, Unit 1st Room for Rent

23 Henry Clay Ave, Unit 1

107 N Sanford St

Monroe Manor

Spring Lake Village

Pine Apartments

Winston Commons

97 S Jessie St
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Rundell Street Apartments

111 W Rundell St

83 S Edith St

655 Lewa Downs Dr

1173 Featherstone Rd

49 Neome Dr

Bloomfield Place

24 at Bloomfield
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2425 Mulberry Square

444 N Fox Hills Dr

415 N Fox Hills Dr
South Side, Pontiac, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Studio Apartments | $883 | $550 | $1,200 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $300 | $3,600 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $885 | $2,429 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,394 | $2,804 |
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side 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 South Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $300 |
| Pike St. Rentals LLC | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Oakland Hills Townhomes | Tamarack | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Bloomfield Place | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
| Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Westwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 28N | Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 24 at Bloomfield | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MI
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.03 price per square foot 16 Victory Ct Model at 16 Victory Ct, Unit #18 in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value South Side 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 South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Victory Ct, Unit #18 | 16 Victory Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Oakland Hills Townhomes | Tamarack | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Lafayette Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Pike St. Rentals LLC | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| 24 at Bloomfield | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Bloomfield Place | A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Westwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| 28N | Studio Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $300 at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $1,050 at Oakland Hills Townhomes.
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