Pontiac, MI rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Pontiac, MI is $1,200.

Average rent

$1,200

Month-over-month change

-$60

Year-over-year change

+$50

Available rentals

81

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $554 to $2,800.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7008
$8005
$9008
$1,00011
$1,10017
$1,20011
$1,30010
$1,40010
$1,5005
$1,60010
$1,7004
$2,2001
$2,7001
$2,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,200$1,295
Feb$1,250$1,216
Mar$1,242$1,250
Apr$1,200$1,200
May$1,200$1,175
Jun$1,200$1,190
Jul$1,199$1,225
Aug$1,200$1,200
Sep$1,200No data
Oct$1,200No data
Nov$1,200No data
Dec$1,198No data

Market temperature

The Pontiac, MI rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Pontiac, MI is 43% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Pontiac, MI?

The average rent in Pontiac, MI is $1,200.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Pontiac, MI?

Houses in Pontiac, MI rent between $554 - $2,800 with an average rent of $1,200.

3. How has the rent in Pontiac, MI changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Pontiac, MI increased by $50

4. How much has the rent in Pontiac, MI increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Pontiac, MI decreased by $60

5. How many available rentals are there in Pontiac, MI?

There are currently 81 rentals available in Pontiac, MI.

6. How do rent prices in Pontiac, MI compare with the national average?

The average rent in Pontiac, MI is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.