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

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Monroe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

59 Monroe StPontiac, MI 48341
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North Side, Pontiac, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Side 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 $824. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Huron1BR,1BA$849
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Woodlake Hills1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, MI

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.00 price per square foot Classic Two Bedroom Model at Auburn West in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at The Hamilton starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Woodward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Auburn WestClassic Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Hamilton2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
The Wind Song Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.26
Garden Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
148 N Saginaw St, Unit 301148 N Saginaw St1BR,1BA$1.00
Oakland Hills TownhomesOakwood2BR,1BA$1.24
Woodlake Hills2Bed1Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.33
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Side, Pontiac, MI

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pontiac. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Side is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Side?

The cheapest apartment in North Side is Garden Court Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in North Side costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Side?

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 45 regular apartments in North Side 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 North Side?

Cheap apartments in North Side have an average cost of $141 which is $1,809 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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