Studio Apartment Rent in Pontiac, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pontiac, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,296 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pontiac
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Pontiac
Compare Pontiac's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $584 |
| 2 | Flint | $680 |
| 3 | Bay City | $730 |
| 4 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 5 | Muskegon | $750 |
| 6 | Marquette | $760 |
| 7 | Niles | $770 |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $804 |
| 10 | Jackson | $805 |
| 11 | Monroe | $810 |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | $810 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $830 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $830 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $2,193 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,493 |
| 3 | Birmingham | $1,490 |
| 4 | West Bloomfield | $1,355 |
| 5 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,350 |
| 6 | Commerce Township | $1,330 |
| 7 | Northville | $1,320 |
| 8 | Troy | $1,290 |
| 9 | Novi | $1,290 |
| 10 | Canton | $1,250 |
| 11 | Rochester Hills | $1,240 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,240 |
| 13 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,240 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,220 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,190 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Pontiac.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pontiac |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills, MI | 3.3 mi | $1,130 | +$235 (+26%) |
| Bloomfield Hills, MI | 5.7 mi | $1,350 | +$455 (+51%) |
| Birmingham, MI | 8.9 mi | $1,490 | +$595 (+66%) |
| West Bloomfield, MI | 9.7 mi | $1,355 | +$460 (+51%) |
| Rochester, MI | 10.3 mi | $2,193 | +$1,298 (+145%) |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 10.9 mi | $1,240 | +$345 (+39%) |
| Clarkston, MI | 11 mi | $1,150 | +$255 (+28%) |
| Troy, MI | 11.5 mi | $1,290 | +$395 (+44%) |
| Southfield, MI | 12.7 mi | $1,120 | +$225 (+25%) |
| Berkley, MI | 12.8 mi | $1,170 | +$275 (+31%) |
| Royal Oak, MI | 13.8 mi | $1,180 | +$285 (+32%) |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 13.8 mi | $1,220 | +$325 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Pontiac — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pontiac?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pontiac, Michigan is $895 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,296.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pontiac?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,800 ($2,983/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pontiac expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pontiac's studio median of $895 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pontiac rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Pontiac ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pontiac?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Pontiac.