
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $500 (10 Rentals)
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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 |
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South Side Studio Apartments | $724 | $550 | $899 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $685 | $2,500 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $885 | $2,666 |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $1,049 | $2,753 |
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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 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 South Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Huron Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | The Arvon | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | Somerset | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MI
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom - Newly Renovated Model at Bloomfield Square Apartments - Auburn Hills, MI in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the Hickory Model at 24 at Bloomfield starting at $1,890 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Woodward 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. |
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Bloomfield Square Apartments - Auburn Hills, MI | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom - Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
24 at Bloomfield | Hickory | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Bloomfield Villas | Dumont | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | The Marquette | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
34 Cadillac St, Unit 34 | 34 Cadillac St | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | Somerset | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Bloomfield Place | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Westwood Apartments | 835-301 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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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 $955 at Fox Pointe Apartments.
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 $949 at Cornerstone Townhomes.
What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone Townhomes and starts from $1,049.
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