
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pontiac Downtown Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI from $500 (12 Rentals)
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Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pontiac Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pontiac Downtown Studio Apartments | $724 | $550 | $899 |
Pontiac Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $595 | $2,500 |
Pontiac Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $875 | $2,711 |
Pontiac Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $1,049 | $2,753 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pontiac Downtown Neighborhood of Pontiac, MI.
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Cheapest Available Pontiac Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pontiac Downtown 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 $831. Here are the most affordable Pontiac Downtown 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 | $831 |
Huron Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Heritage Park East | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | The Arvon | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac Downtown, MI
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pontiac Downtown area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two Bedroom TH Model at Garden Court Apartments in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Pontiac Downtown apartment is the Tamarack Model at Oakland Hills Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $1.24 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Garden Court Apartments | Two Bedroom TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
Oakland Hills Townhomes | Tamarack | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Heritage Park East | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | Coventry | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI | 1 Bed | 1 Bath Red | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Oak Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | Luxury 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Club One of Auburn Hills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Winston Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Pontiac Downtown Neighborhood in Pontiac, MI
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pontiac Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pontiac Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Pontiac Downtown is Garden Court Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Pontiac Downtown costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pontiac Downtown?
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 3 regular apartments in Pontiac Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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