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The Wind Song Apartments
$1,030
860 Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340
(507) 574-7624
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
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The Burlngham Flats
$1,350
17 West Lawrence Street, Pontiac, MI 48342
(947) 300-5022
1 unit available
1 bed
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In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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Auburn Heights
$1,095
44 Birwoode Drive, Pontiac, MI 48340
(930) 500-3303
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
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Elmhaven Manor - Senior Living
$1,270
600 West Walton Boulevard, Pontiac, MI 48340
(207) 309-4814
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets + more
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Vibrant Senior Community with Exceptional Amenities
Elmhaven Manor - Senior Living in Pontiac, MI, provides a vibrant and community-focused environment tailored for residents 55 and above. With a lively social calendar featuring activities like bingo, art classes, and group exercises, it's a hub of fun and fellowship. Pet owners will find comfort knowing that both cats and dogs are welcome.
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79 Blaine Avenue 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 816 sqft
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Fox Pointe Apartments One Bedroom-A-1
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 650 sqft
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1 Bed • 1 Bath • 765 sqft
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Auburn Heights 32Awed
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 750 sqft
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86 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard South 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 900 sqft
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111 W Cornell Ave
$1,150
111 West Cornell Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48340
(947) 888-7540
1 unit available
2 bed
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Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Garage, Recently renovated, Range, and Refrigerator
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591 E Mansfield
$1,650
591 East Mansfield Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48340
(586) 541-4000
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, and Pet friendly
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American House Village at Bloomfield
$2,995
1957 South Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
(810) 227-5500
1 unit available
1 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Carport, Gym, Elevator + more
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Modern apartments with engaging community activities await you!
Enjoy modern living at American House Village at Bloomfield, featuring clean and beautifully designed apartments. Residents love the friendly, attentive staff always ready to assist. A vibrant calendar of engaging activities fosters a lively community atmosphere. Conveniently located with easy access to shopping centers and medical facilities.
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390 W Ypsilanti Avenue
$1,450
390 West Ypsilanti Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48340
(810) 636-4440
1 unit available
4 bed
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804 Brandon Avenue
$1,850
804 Brandon Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48340
(586) 873-5537
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Gym, and Pool
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227 Tucker Street
$1,950
227 Tucker Street, Pontiac, MI 48341
(888) 501-7085
1 unit available
3 bed
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Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Extra storage, Microwave, and Range
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451 E Wilson 0 Bed
Studio • 1 Bath • 46461 sqft
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American House Village at Bloomfield 301
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 680 sqft
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227 Tucker Street 3 Bed
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1399 sqft
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804 Brandon Avenue 3 Bed
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1575 sqft
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1388 CONSTANCE Drive 3 Bed
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1434 sqft
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79 Blaine Avenue
$850
79 Blaine Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 266-0584
1 unit available
2 bed
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27 Riverbank
$1,299
27 Riverbank Drive, Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 328-2401
1 unit available
2 bed
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Pet friendly, Garage, and Walk in closets
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49 Canal
$1,199
49 Canal Drive, Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 328-2401
1 unit available
2 bed
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Pet friendly and Garage
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14 Riverbank
$1,149
14 Riverbank Drive, Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 328-2401
1 unit available
2 bed
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Pet friendly and Garage
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21 Canal
$1,149
21 Canal Drive, Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 328-2401
1 unit available
2 bed
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Pet friendly and Garage
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25 Riverbank
$1,299
25 Riverbank Drive, Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 328-2401
1 unit available
2 bed
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Pet friendly and Garage
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In Pontiac, the average rent is + for a studio, $1,430+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,349+ for a 2-bedroom, and $1,883+ for a 3-bedroom.*

*Based on base prices that don’t include fees

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Pontiac by using the cheap apartments filter.

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Pontiac apartments that allow pets.

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Pontiac.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Pontiac. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, Oakland Community College, Wayne County Community College District, Schoolcraft College, and University of Detroit Mercy.

Pontiac is home to two of the most renowned haunted houses in all of the world. Visiting the Realm of Darkness will give you the heebie jeebies, and since it's been ranked as one of the most frightening in America, the city around you may not seem all that scary after all.

With about 60,000 inhabitants living within a 20 square mile radius, it may feel a little cluttered in Pontiac. Of course, this is much lower than in Detroit, so hey, it's definitely possible to deal with it. Of course, you'll also have to put up with the cold. During the summer, average temperatures top out around 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Just wait until January, though, when your average high will still be below freezing. If you can deal with this weather and... ahem... a few other things, you'll pay some of the lowest rent prices you'll come across this close to the Great Lakes.

Finding an Apartment in Pontiac

If you're in a hurry to find a place in Pontiac because you think vacant apartments are going to get snatched up quickly, just calm down and have a sandwich. These places aren't going anywhere. With a staggering vacancy rate of 18%, you'll have plenty of time to search for the best possible apartment before settling on something. If you're looking for great prices on a place to live, you've definitely found the right place, and if you do your homework, you can end up in a decent area. So sit back, calm down, and commence searching.

How Much Will It Cost?

If you're looking for one of the lowest cost places that you're going to find in Michigan, you found it in Pontiac. The median income of all Pontiac residents is just a little over $27,000. When you look at income per capita, however, you end up with just a little over $15,000. As with anywhere else, rent is going to vary depending on where you stay, but honestly, it's not going to vary that much. Might as well buck up, pick up that extra shift, and pay s little extra to stay somewhere in Pontiac with a lower than average crime rate. Rent can range from inexpensive to downright cheap. It's advisable to stay away from the downright cheap areas... just a suggestion.

The Best Time to Rent

In all honesty, any time is a good time to rent in Pontiac. As mentioned, the vacancy rate in the city is, in a word, excessively high. Yes, that was two words, but the situation warranted it. Fortunately, this means that there's not much incentive for landlords and apartment communities to alter their rental rates too often. This means that if you find a nice apartment for around for an affordable rent in July, there's a good chance it will cost the same, if available, in December. Of course, the temperatures drop excessively low during the winter. Frosty the Snowman would probably get frostbite here, so it's not a bad idea to choose a move-in date during the warmer months to make it more comfortable. Honestly, with the vacancy rate as high as it is, starting to look for an apartment one to two months in advance should be efficient to secure the best possible place.

What to Bring With You

Some self defense classes. Just kidding! Most parts of town are actually pretty safe; we promise. Keep in mind, though, that just because rent is really low in these areas doesn't mean that a landlord is going to let just anyone rent from them. Come looking your best and bring along a rental application and a letter of employment. With rent as low as it is in some areas of Pontiac, landlords likely worry that someone without a job and with an inability to pay rent on time simply searched through the couches and got up enough for a single month of rent. Don't be that guy. Let the landlord know that you're serious and prepared to take great care of their apartment.

Pontiac Neighborhoods

In Pontiac, it's all about the neighborhood you choose to stay in. Sure, rent prices are low throughout the city, but that doesn't mean you have to stay in the slums. In fact, it's probably best not to since there are only about 60 police officers in this town of 60,000. There are several differences between the different neighborhoods, and you should consider them all before making the move. The dollar signs below signify the prices you'll see in each neighborhood. Calm down, these are relative to the average price in Pontiac, so even 4 dollar signs could be cheaper than 1 in other cities.

Terry Lake: The Terry Lake neighborhood is just a short distance from Terry Lake, and since one out of every five residents are implants from other states, it seems like a decent place to move to. The rent is a little steeper than some other neighborhoods in Pontiac, but its close proximity to everything makes it ideal. Keep in mind though, the crime rate, especially property crimes, are a bit higher here than in other neighborhoods. $$$

Sterling Lakes: If you're looking for a less densely populated area, Sterling Lakes is your place. Seriously, there's under 800 people per square mile, and this only equates to about 100 people in the entire neighborhood. Of course, this comes with a price: the median rent price is a is a tad bit more (we're talking about the amount to have dinner with you family at an expensive diner.) Come on, though; how bad is that? In addition, Sterling Lakes has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Pontiac, so that extra bit of rent goes a long way. You can give up one dinner out for all this! $$$$

Crystal Lake: Crystal Lake is in a great location, and when you consider the fact that it's got one of the lowest crime rates in all of Pontiac, you'll understand why the median rent price in the neighborhood is high, compared to the surrounding areas -- although, still inexpensive compared to Detroit. There are beautiful apartment complexes in the area and nearby... you guessed it... lakes. The median age of residents here is around 40, so they're much more mature than other areas of the city. It's so appealing, in fact, that 25 percent of its residents actually moved here from out of state. $$$$$

Downtown (Historic): Living in the downtown area will keep you close to the night scene and some great clubs, and with a median rental price that is significantly cheaper than the rest of the city, many people would wonder why downtown wasn't the perfect place to live. Well downtown is a big part of the crime problem in Pontiac, so while you'll be getting a good deal, you should likely stay in at night. $

Life in Pontiac

Become a Movie Star!

Pontiac is the home of Motown Motion Picture Studios. Sure, Raleigh Studios ended their long-running relationship with the company, but this still hasn't stopped several movies from coming through the area.

Just imagine being an extra on the set of a movie starring James Franco. Well you already missed your chance because Oz the Great and Powerful was filmed in Motown Motion Picture Studios already. Even Transformers 4 had most of its filming done in Pontiac. Yeah... missed out, right?

Spend Some Time Downtown

While downtown might not be the most pleasant place to live, it does have some great places to hang out. Just make sure not to get too far off the main roads or hang out after the bars and clubs shut down. Come on people! You're 30 minutes from Detroit. This should be common sense!

Tonic and Club Visions are two of the go-to places downtown. Check out a few reviews and then have a blast. Ahh, so a bit fearful, huh? Never you worry. These places are on the main streets and relatively safe during business hours. You can also enjoy a show at The Crofoot. Seriously, this place has its own Wikipedia page, so it has to be awesome, right?

Getting Around Pontiac

There's honestly not many choices in Pontiac transportation. The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) does, however, operate regional and local bus transit. You could take your bicycle around as well, but make sure you lock it up. Seriously.

For a little break from the city, Amtrak runs its Wolverine train service (yes, that sounds awesome) from Pontiac and travels through Chicago, Battle Creek, and Detroit. Wow... none of those places sound anymore appealing. At least there's stuff to see in Chicago, though! Become a Cubs fan!

Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI

The Wind Song Apartments

The Burlngham Flats

Auburn Heights

Elmhaven Manor - Senior Living

111 W Cornell Ave

591 E Mansfield

American House Village at Bloomfield

390 W Ypsilanti Avenue

804 Brandon Avenue

227 Tucker Street

79 Blaine Avenue

27 Riverbank

49 Canal

14 Riverbank

21 Canal

25 Riverbank

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Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI

The Wind Song Apartments

The Burlngham Flats

Auburn Heights

Elmhaven Manor - Senior Living

111 W Cornell Ave

591 E Mansfield

American House Village at Bloomfield

390 W Ypsilanti Avenue

804 Brandon Avenue

227 Tucker Street

79 Blaine Avenue

27 Riverbank

49 Canal

14 Riverbank

21 Canal

25 Riverbank

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