Last updated
Average Rent in Pontiac MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Pontiac MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,174/mo
▼ 22.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,663/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Pontiac MI
Compare average rent across Pontiac MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac 48326 | $2,183 | $1,810 | 1 | 18 |
| Pontiac 48328 | $1,663 | $1,663 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Pontiac MI?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Pontiac MI is $2,174 per month across 2 apartment communities and 13 available units. Rents have decreased $480 (22.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lakeland Place starting at $1,663/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,174/mo.
Prices range from $1,663 to $2,263 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Pontiac MI Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Pontiac MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Pontiac MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Place | $1,663/mo | $1,663/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Five Points Apartments | $2,176/mo | $2,216/mo | 12 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Pontiac MI Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Pontiac MI
What is the average rent in Pontiac MI?
Is rent going up or down in Pontiac MI?
What is the cheapest apartment in Pontiac MI?
How many apartments are available in Pontiac MI?
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
$87,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,174/mo.
Comfortable income
$104,000/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) | $2,174 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $5,268/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.
Explore Pontiac MI Apartments
Browse all 2 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.