Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 26, 2026
Average rent in
Pontiac, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Pontiac rent stands today
Pontiac, MI rent is showing mixed signals with a 7.1% year-over-year increase alongside a reported $94 monthly decrease compared to last year. The current median rent is $1,392/month, matching the peak of $1,384/month seen in July 2026, indicating rents are near their recent high.
Compared to national trends
Pontiac is 27.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, providing a more accessible rental market for those seeking value. The city currently has a total of 52 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio and 1-bedroom units in Pontiac rent for $1,104 and $1,105/month respectively, 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Pontiac
$1,392/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Pontiac is $1,392 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $538 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pontiac
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 7% 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 $1,222, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Pontiac run $1,085 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,104 | 7% |  89% | |
1 bedroom | $1,105 | 10% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 5% | 157% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Pontiac | $1,550 | |
Franklin Boulevard | $1,500 | |
Modern Housing Corporation | $1,600 | |
Pontiac Commercial Historic District | $1,400 | |
Seminole Hills | $1,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,222 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,104
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
89%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,105
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
157%
Pontiac Commercial Historic District
Average rent
$1,400
Franklin Boulevard
Average rent
$1,500
Downtown Pontiac
Average rent
$1,550
Seminole Hills
Average rent
$1,245
Modern Housing Corporation
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
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
28%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pontiac, MI is 16% lower than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.
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2%Discover rentals in Pontiac, MI
3d 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
38 Spokane Dr, Pontiac, MI 48341
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pontiac
3 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
1d ago
21 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
600 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,749
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Pontiac
233 Tucker St, Pontiac, MI 48341
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
600 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,749
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
28 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pontiac
3 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1221 Colony Lane ##218, Pontiac, MI 48340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,285
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1221 Colony Lane ##218, Pontiac, MI 48340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,285
Apartment for rent
4d 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
3d ago
574 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48341
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$899–$999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1221 Colony Lane ##218, Pontiac, MI 48340
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
574 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48341
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$899–$999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Pontiac
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Jul 24
1d ago
121 Fiddis Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,085–$1,420
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 $1,392 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pontiac?
Average rent prices in Pontiac have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Pontiac rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pontiac is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $538 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pontiac?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pontiac are Seminole Hills ($1,245/mo), Pontiac Commercial Historic District ($1,400/mo), and Franklin Boulevard ($1,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pontiac?
To comfortably afford rent in Pontiac, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pontiac?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pontiac average around $1,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,270/month.
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).