Pontiac, MI Rent History

136 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,296
1-year change
+3.8%
$47/mo
5-year change
+29.2%
$293/mo
10-year change
+78.3%
$569/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Pontiac

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$682/mo0.0%
2016$712/mo+4.4%+4.4%
2017$745/mo+4.6%+9.2%
2018$794/mo+6.6%+16.4%
2019$824/mo+3.8%+20.8%
2020$882/mo+7.0%+29.3%
2021$972/mo+10.2%+42.5%
2022$1,074/mo+10.5%+57.5%
2023$1,146/mo+6.7%+68.0%
2024$1,208/mo+5.4%+77.1%
2025$1,243/mo+2.9%+82.3%
2026$1,335/mo+7.4%+95.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Pontiac changed since 2015?

Median rent in Pontiac, MI was $663 in 2015-01 and is $1,296 as of 2026-06 — a change of $633 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 +29.2% ($293 per month). The current median is $1,296.

What has rent in Pontiac done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Pontiac, MI has changed +78.3% ($569 per month). It is now $1,296.

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

Year over year, median rent in Pontiac, MI has increased +3.8% ($47/mo). Current median: $1,296.

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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.