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Rental Market Trends in Pontiac, MI

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Pontiac, MI is $1,000/month.

Rent in Pontiac is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,000/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1%

Change / Year

503

Available Apartments

Pontiac rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Pontiac average $892 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Pontiac average $1,000 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Pontiac average $1,128 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Pontiac average $1,294 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$892/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,000/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,128/month
927 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,294/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,139/month
1,417 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,699/month
1,175 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Pontiac, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Pontiac, MI

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pontiac, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pontiac, MI?

Because the average rent in Pontiac is $1,000, you’ll want to make about $3,333 per month or $39,996 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Pontiac, MI

503 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Pontiac We Think You'll Love

Auburn Gate Apartments

Auburn Gate Apartments

100 Lake Village Blvd,
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

1-3 Beds | $1,619 - $2,244

Westwood Apartments

Westwood Apartments

817-837 Golf Dr,
Pontiac, MI 48341

1-2 Beds | $1,150 - $1,450

Auburn Village Townhomes

Auburn Village Townhomes

60 1/2 Grantour Ct,
Pontiac, MI 48340

1-3 Beds | $1,050 - $1,295

The Crossing at Auburn Hills

The Crossing at Auburn Hills

601 Seville Blvd,
Pontiac, MI 48340

2-3 Beds | $1,225 - $1,475

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Pontiac?

The average rent in Pontiac is $1,000 per month, which is 39.8% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Pontiac?

The average rent for a house in Pontiac, MI is $2,139 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Pontiac?

Rents in Pontiac, MI are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $11 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Pontiac?

In Pontiac, MI, 49% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Michigan Pontiac Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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