Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Pontiac, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Pontiac rent stands today
Pontiac, MI rents are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. The market shows a modest $89 per month decrease compared to last year, indicating little overall change in rental costs.
Compared to national trends
Pontiac is 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in Michigan.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $820/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,076/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,295/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom options available in Pontiac's rental market.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $1,400/month while apartments are lower at $1,211/month. Houses comprise 60.8% of total rentals, indicating a predominance of single-family homes.
Median rent
Median rent in Pontiac
$1,300/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Pontiac is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pontiac
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pontiac rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pontiac, MI
Average rent prices in Pontiac have remained the same 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 $1,211, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Pontiac run $1,072 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $820 | No Change |  91% | |
1 bedroom | $1,075 | 1% |  13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,495 | 4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 1% | 240% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Pontiac | $1,222 | |
Franklin Boulevard | $1,500 | |
Modern Housing Corporation | $1,295 | |
Pontiac Commercial Historic District | $1,319 | |
Seminole Hills | $1,296 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,211 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$820
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
91%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
240%
Pontiac Commercial Historic District
Average rent
$1,319
Downtown Pontiac
Average rent
$1,222
Franklin Boulevard
Average rent
$1,500
Modern Housing Corporation
Average rent
$1,295
Seminole Hills
Average rent
$1,296
Apartments
Average rent
$1,211
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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
32%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pontiac, MI is 21% lower than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.
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Discover rentals in Pontiac, MI
3h ago
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd S, Pontiac, MI 48342
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pontiac
94 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd S #94, Pontiac, MI 48342
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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
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
$5,500
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
600 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$1,749
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
6h ago
Verified
129 S Edith St, Pontiac, MI 48342
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,384–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Pontiac
233 Tucker St, Pontiac, MI 48341
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
Condo for rent
15h ago
Verified
600 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$1,749
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4h ago
28 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pontiac
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
22m ago
Verified
255 Carriage Circle Dr, Pontiac, MI 48342
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,104–$1,549
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
121 Fiddis Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$1,420
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1221 Colony Lane ##218, Pontiac, MI 48340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,285
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
600 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$1,749
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
6h ago
Verified
129 S Edith St, Pontiac, MI 48342
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,384–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
4d ago
Verified
121 Fiddis Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$1,420
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1221 Colony Lane ##218, Pontiac, MI 48340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
574 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48341
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$899–$999
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd S, Pontiac, MI 48342
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
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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 September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pontiac?
Average rent prices in Pontiac have remained the same 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 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pontiac?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pontiac are Downtown Pontiac ($1,222/mo), Modern Housing Corporation ($1,295/mo), and Seminole Hills ($1,296/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?
February offers the lowest rents in Pontiac, running about 7% lower than November's peak prices. December also sees less competitive conditions with lower demand compared to available 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).