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Average Rent in Pontiac, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Pontiac, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,563/mo
▼ 8.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$975/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
54
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →2 cuts and 0 increases among 4 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- The Jordan
↓ $200/mo
Cut of 11.5% · Unit 207
Rent by Neighborhood in Pontiac, MI
Compare average rent across Pontiac, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Hills 48302 | $1,750 | ▼ $19 | $1,093 | 2 | 29 |
| Auburn Hills 48326 | $1,583 | ▼ $185 | $1,435 | 2 | 8 |
| Pontiac 48340 | $1,278 | ▼ $8 | $1,025 | 2 | 8 |
| Waterford Township 48328 | $1,233 | ▲ $28 | $1,035 | 1 | 3 |
| Keego Harbor 48320 | $1,177 | ▼ $111 | $975 | 2 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Pontiac, MI?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Pontiac, MI is $1,563 per month across 9 apartment communities and 54 available units. Rents have decreased $140 (8.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Cass Lake Front Apartments starting at $975/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,479/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,646/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,488/mo.
Prices range from $975 to $2,270 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Pontiac, MI Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,579 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,441 | -$138 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $1,455 | +$14 | 9 |
| September 2026 | $1,429 | -$26 | 9 |
| October 2026 | $1,408 | -$21 | 9 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Pontiac, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Pontiac, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Lake Front Apartments | $975/mo | $1,058/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Auburn Village Townhomes | $1,025/mo | $1,305/mo | 5 | 2.9 |
| Cass Lake Shore Club | $1,035/mo | $1,233/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Bloomfield Place | $1,093/mo | $1,209/mo | 6 | 3.7 |
| The Crossing at Auburn Hills | $1,100/mo | $1,233/mo | 3 | 3 |
| Pine Lake Manor Apartments | $1,249/mo | $1,296/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Bloomfield Villas | $1,435/mo | $1,443/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Pontiac, MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,563/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($975/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Pontiac, MI is $42,791 , about 43% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pontiac, MI
Overall prices in Pontiac, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Pontiac, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,563 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,657/mo |
Population
61,914
Median household income
$42,791
Census median rent
$1,007/mo
Census rent burden
30.8%
Median age
35.5
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Pontiac, MI Apartments
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