Average Rent in Pontiac MI
5 apartment buildings, 19 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,156/mo
Cheapest
$1,663/mo
Properties
5
Units
19
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Pontiac MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Pontiac MI Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lakeland Place
2700 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford Township
Five Points Apartments
3300 Five Points Dr, Auburn Hills
24 at Bloomfield
2083 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Place
1655 Bloomfield Pl Dr, Bloomfield Hills
Pine Lake Manor Apartments
3271 Christopher Ln, Keego Harbor
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland Place 2700 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford Township | $1,663 | $1,663 | $2.27 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 2 | Five Points Apartments 3300 Five Points Dr, Auburn Hills | $1,810 | $2,183 | $1.93 | 4.5 | 18 |
| 3 | 24 at Bloomfield 2083 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Township | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 | 0 |
| 4 | Bloomfield Place 1655 Bloomfield Pl Dr, Bloomfield Hills | -- | -- | -- | 3.7 | 0 |
| 5 | Pine Lake Manor Apartments 3271 Christopher Ln, Keego Harbor | -- | -- | -- | 4.5 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Lakeland Place
4.22700 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford Township
Five Points Apartments
4.53300 Five Points Dr, Auburn Hills
24 at Bloomfield
4.62083 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Place
3.71655 Bloomfield Pl Dr, Bloomfield Hills
Pine Lake Manor Apartments
4.53271 Christopher Ln, Keego Harbor
Pontiac MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pontiac MI is $2,156 per month, based on 19 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,663 at Lakeland Place to $1,810 at Five Points Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,831/mo | $1,810/mo | 3 |
| 2 Bed | $2,174/mo | $1,663/mo | 13 |
| 3 Bed | $2,402/mo | $2,361/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Pontiac MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Pontiac MI averages $1,831/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,174/mo. At the local median household income of $42,791, that works out to 60% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Pontiac MI at $1,007/mo. The current tracked market average runs 114% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Pontiac MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pontiac MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$86,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,156/mo.
Comfortable income
$103,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,663/mo), you need to earn at least $67,000/year.
Median household income in Pontiac MI is $42,791 , about 59% 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) | $2,156 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $5,250/mo |
Population
61,914
Median household income
$42,791
Census median rent
$1,007/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Michigan
How Pontiac MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Pontiac MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,448 | -33% | 14 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | -28% | 14 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | -41% | 11 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,701 | -21% | 11 |
| Detroit, MI | $2,005 | -7% | 10 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,881 | -13% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pontiac MI?
The average rent in Pontiac MI is $2,156 per month, based on 19 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pontiac MI?
The lowest available rent in Pontiac MI starts at $1,663 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pontiac MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Pontiac MI average $1,831/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,810/mo across 3 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pontiac MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Pontiac MI average $2,174/mo. Units start from $1,663/mo across 13 units currently listed.
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