Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Sterling Heights, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Sterling Heights rent stands today
Sterling Heights, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,810/month. Renters are paying $42 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 2.8% month over month after peaking at $1,800/month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Sterling Heights sits 6.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 58 total rentals offering limited but varied options across the metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Sterling Heights rent for $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,135/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,930/month. The 3-bed segment climbed 11.2% year over year, outpacing the citywide trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Sterling Heights
$1,809/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Sterling Heights is $1,809 per month as of July 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $120 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sterling Heights
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sterling Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sterling Heights, MI
Average rent prices in Sterling Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Sterling Heights, MI
Rent prices in Sterling Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sterling Heights is $1,237, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling Heights run $1,130 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,095 | No Change |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,135 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,929 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Sterling Heights | $1,809 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,237 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,095
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,135
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,929
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Sterling Heights
Average rent
$1,809
Apartments
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sterling Heights, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Sterling Heights, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sterling Heights and Dearborn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sterling Heights
6%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sterling Heights, MI is 23% higher than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,474
4%$1,200
$1,300
7%$1,625
3%$1,350
1%$1,392
6%$1,400
14%$2,050
8%$1,617
7%$1,887
11%$1,350
2%$1,499
3%Discover rentals in Sterling Heights, MI
5d+ ago
11221 E 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,124–$1,324
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sterling Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,264
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling Heights
35129 Terrybrook Dr #27, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sterling Heights
15140 Seagull Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sterling Heights
38428 Tottenham Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
3 beds
2 baths
$3,780
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling Heights
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling Heights
11489 Anna Lisa Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sterling Heights
2238 Pinehurst Ct #2238, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
1 bed
1 bath
$3,090
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
11221 E 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,124–$1,324
Apartment for rent
7h ago
34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$795–$1,500
Apartment for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Sterling Heights
14443 Lakeshore Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
41668 Huntington Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
2 beds
1 bath
$1,678–$1,935
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Bebernick Ln, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
41668 Huntington Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
2 beds
1 bath
$1,678–$1,935
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
7h ago
34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$795–$1,500
Apartment for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Sterling Heights
43309 Westview Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
4 beds
3 baths
$3,600
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
11221 E 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,124–$1,324
Apartment for rent
11h ago
34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$795–$1,300
Apartment for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Sterling Heights
43309 Westview Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
4 beds
3 baths
$3,600
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Sterling Heights
15012 Island Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sterling Heights, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Sterling Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Sterling Heights?
The average rent in Sterling Heights is $1,809 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sterling Heights?
Average rent prices in Sterling Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Sterling Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sterling Heights is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $120 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sterling Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Sterling Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sterling Heights?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sterling Heights average around $1,080/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,650/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).