Pontiac, MI Rent History

139 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,351
1-year change
+0.3%
$4/mo
5-year change
+29.7%
$309/mo
10-year change
+78.9%
$596/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Pontiac

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$700/mo—0.0%
2016$736/mo+5.1%+5.1%
2017$766/mo+4.1%+9.4%
2018$811/mo+5.9%+15.9%
2019$846/mo+4.3%+20.9%
2020$904/mo+6.9%+29.1%
2021$997/mo+10.3%+42.4%
2022$1,102/mo+10.5%+57.4%
2023$1,175/mo+6.6%+67.9%
2024$1,234/mo+5.0%+76.3%
2025$1,306/mo+5.8%+86.6%
2026$1,353/mo+3.6%+93.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Pontiac changed since 2015?

Median rent in Pontiac, MI was $683 in 2015-01 and is $1,351 as of 2026-09 — a change of $668 per month over 11 years.

How much has Pontiac rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Pontiac, MI has changed +29.7% ($309 per month). The current median is $1,351.

What has rent in Pontiac done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Pontiac, MI has changed +78.9% ($596 per month). It is now $1,351.

Is rent in Pontiac going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Pontiac, MI has increased +0.3% ($4/mo). Current median: $1,351.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.