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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Side Studio Apartments | $724 | $550 | $899 |
North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $685 | $2,370 |
North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $875 | $2,800 |
North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $1,049 | $3,150 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Side Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Garden Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | The Huron | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Huron Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Woodlake Hills | 1Bed1Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Auburn West | Classic Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Hamilton | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Wind Song Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Garden Court Apartments | Two Bedroom TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
148 N Saginaw St, Unit 301 | 148 N Saginaw St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Oakland Hills Townhomes | Oakwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Woodlake Hills | 2Bed1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Oak Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Club One of Auburn Hills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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.
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