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Last updated on June 10, 2026
Average rent in
Pontiac, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 10, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Pontiac rent stands today
Pontiac, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Month over month, rents increased 6.1%, indicating a recent upward shift in the market.
Compared to national trends
Pontiac is 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, providing a lower-cost option for renters despite a total rental inventory of 60 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Pontiac run around $1,104/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,029/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, and 3-bedrooms at $1,450/month. The range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Pontiac rose 20.8% year over year, diverging from the flat citywide trend. This increase shows a distinct upward movement in larger unit rents compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Pontiac
$1,300/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Pontiac is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pontiac
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pontiac rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pontiac, MI
Average rent prices in Pontiac have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Pontiac, MI
Rent prices in Pontiac vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pontiac is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Pontiac run $1,079 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,240.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,104 |  8% | 83% | |
1 bedroom | $1,029 | 3% |  12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | 2% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Pontiac | $1,395 | |
Franklin Boulevard | $1,450 | |
Modern Housing Corporation | $1,450 | |
Pontiac Commercial Historic District | $1,350 | |
Seminole Hills | $1,384 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,104
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
83%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,029
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
Pontiac Commercial Historic District
Average rent
$1,350
Franklin Boulevard
Average rent
$1,450
Seminole Hills
Average rent
$1,384
Downtown Pontiac
Average rent
$1,395
Modern Housing Corporation
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Pontiac, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Pontiac, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Pontiac and Auburn Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Pontiac
33%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pontiac, MI is 20% lower than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.
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3%Discover rentals in Pontiac, MI
5d+ ago
14 Gerdon Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pontiac
51 S Francis Ave #4, Pontiac, MI 48342
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pontiac
38 Spokane Dr, Pontiac, MI 48341
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pontiac
97 S Jessie St #2, Pontiac, MI 48342
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pontiac
3 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
16h ago
21 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
129 S Edith St, Pontiac, MI 48342
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,384–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
1h ago
28 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1h ago
28 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pontiac
3 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
1221 Colony Lane ##218, Pontiac, MI 48340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
121 Fiddis Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,085–$1,420
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1221 Colony Lane ##218, Pontiac, MI 48340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
129 S Edith St, Pontiac, MI 48342
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,384–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
20 E Lawrence St, Pontiac, MI 48342
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2d ago
20 E Lawrence St, Pontiac, MI 48342
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1221 Colony Lane ##218, Pontiac, MI 48340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
574 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48341
Studio
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Pontiac
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
$1,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 21
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Frequently asked questions for Pontiac, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Pontiac rental market.
How much is rent in Pontiac?
The average rent in Pontiac is $1,300 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pontiac?
Average rent prices in Pontiac have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Pontiac rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pontiac is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pontiac?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pontiac are Pontiac Commercial Historic District ($1,350/mo), Seminole Hills ($1,384/mo), and Downtown Pontiac ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pontiac?
To comfortably afford rent in Pontiac, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pontiac?
Pontiac's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).