Average Rent in Pontiac, MI
9 apartment buildings, 40 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$955/mo
Cass Lake Shore Club
Properties
9
tracked daily
Units
40
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Pontiac, MI.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Pontiac, MI Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Cass Lake Shore Club
3530 Denise Ct, Waterford Township, MI 48328, USA
Cass Lake Front Apartments
1751 Cass Lake Front Rd, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, USA
Auburn Village Townhomes
60 1/2 Grantour Ct, Pontiac, MI 48340, USA
Bloomfield Place
1655 Bloomfield Pl Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, USA
The Crossing at Auburn Hills
601 Seville Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340, USA
Pine Lake Manor Apartments
3271 Christopher Ln, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, USA
Bloomfield Villas
2862 Tall Oaks Ct, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cass Lake Shore Club 3530 Denise Ct, Waterford Township, MI 48328, USA | $955 | $1,202 | $1.21 | 3.8 (208) | 3 |
| 2 | Cass Lake Front Apartments 1751 Cass Lake Front Rd, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, USA | $975 | $1,058 | $1.29 | 4.2 (20) | 3 |
| 3 | Auburn Village Townhomes 60 1/2 Grantour Ct, Pontiac, MI 48340, USA | $1,025 | $1,305 | -- | 2.9 (133) | 5 |
| 4 | Bloomfield Place 1655 Bloomfield Pl Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, USA | $1,053 | $1,191 | $1.52 | 3.7 (141) | 3 |
| 5 | The Crossing at Auburn Hills 601 Seville Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340, USA | $1,200 | $1,300 | -- | 3 (97) | 3 |
| 6 | Pine Lake Manor Apartments 3271 Christopher Ln, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, USA | $1,233 | $1,296 | $1.47 | 4.5 (74) | 6 |
| 7 | Bloomfield Villas 2862 Tall Oaks Ct, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA | $1,420 | $1,428 | $1.45 | 3.7 (229) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Cass Lake Shore Club
3.8 (208)3530 Denise Ct, Waterford Township, MI 48328, USA
Cass Lake Front Apartments
4.2 (20)1751 Cass Lake Front Rd, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, USA
Auburn Village Townhomes
2.9 (133)60 1/2 Grantour Ct, Pontiac, MI 48340, USA
Bloomfield Place
3.7 (141)1655 Bloomfield Pl Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, USA
The Crossing at Auburn Hills
3 (97)601 Seville Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340, USA
Pine Lake Manor Apartments
4.5 (74)3271 Christopher Ln, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, USA
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Pontiac, MI neighborhoods
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Pontiac, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pontiac, MI is $1,509 per month, based on 40 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $955 at Cass Lake Shore Club to $2,349 at 24 at Bloomfield.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,475/mo | $1,475/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,349/mo | $955/mo | 14 |
| 2 Bed | $1,574/mo | $1,100/mo | 22 |
| 3 Bed | $1,791/mo | $1,475/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,349/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,574/mo. At the local median household income of $42,791, that works out to 42% 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 50% 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
$60,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,509/mo.
Comfortable income
$72,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($955/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Pontiac, MI is $42,791 , about 41% 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) | $1,509 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,603/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.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Pontiac, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Pontiac, MI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,939 | +28% | -4.6% | 16 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,445 | -4% | +3.7% | 16 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $2,057 | +36% | -5.6% | 15 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $2,015 | +34% | +7.6% | 14 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,333 | -12% | +10% | 12 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,420 | -6% | -2% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pontiac, MI?
The average rent in Pontiac, MI is $1,509 per month, based on 40 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Pontiac, MI?
The median asking rent in Pontiac, MI is $1,428 per month, computed from 40 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,509/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pontiac, MI?
The lowest available rent in Pontiac, MI starts at $955 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pontiac, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Pontiac, MI average $1,349/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $955/mo across 14 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pontiac, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Pontiac, MI average $1,574/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 22 units currently listed.
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