Average Rent in Pontiac, MI and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Pontiac, MI

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pontiac, MI is $1,300. This is -35% lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

18%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

51

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pontiac, MI is $1,300. This is -35% lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%

70%

19%

1%

1%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%

43%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Pontiac, MI
The monthly rent for an apartment in Pontiac, MI is $1,189. A 1-bedroom apartment in Pontiac, MI costs about $1,094 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Pontiac, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,395.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$1,029	1%	No Change
2 bedroom	$1,262	2%	7%
3 bedroom	$1,400	1%	10%
4 bedroom	$3,000	7%	69%
Studio	$825	No Change	22%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,029

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,262

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

69%

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.

Compare rent prices in Pontiac, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Pontiac, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn Hills, MI.

Pontiac

Median rent price$1,300

35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650

18%

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

Unity Park I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Verified

333 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$475–$1,679

Apartment for rent

Call

152 Washington St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pontiac

Completely Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment at 152 Washington #10

152 Washington St #10, Pontiac, MI 48341

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

Palmer Pointe Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

Palmer Pointe Townhomes

580 Palmer Dr, Pontiac, MI 48342

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$922–$1,573

Apartment for rent

Call

Arborview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

Arborview Apartments

121 Fiddis Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$1,375

Apartment for rent

Call

Unity Park IV - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

333 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,094–$1,837

Apartment for rent

Call

46 E Ypsilanti Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Pontiac

46 E Ypsilanti Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Sep 8

Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard South - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard South

Martin Luther King Jr Blvd S, Pontiac, MI 48342

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,300

Apartment for rent

22 Stephens Ct #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Pontiac

22 Stephens Ct #B, Pontiac, MI 48342

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Condo for rent

Available Sep 3