Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Sterling Heights, MI

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,850. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,850

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

71

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,850. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
28%
46%
19%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

74%
26%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Sterling Heights, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling Heights, MI have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Sterling Heights, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,572. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI costs about $1,155 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,324. Houses for rent in Sterling Heights, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,150

2%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,673

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,800

4%

17%

Studio

$1,993

5%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$1,993

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,673

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

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.

Compare rent prices in Sterling Heights, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Sterling Heights, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Dearborn, MI.

Sterling Heights

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sterling Heights, MI is 19% higher than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.

More data insights and reports

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11221 East 14 Mile Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

11221 East 14 Mile Road

11221 E 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,124–$1,324

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34824 Birchgrove Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,279

$1,144

Price drop

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39435 Van Dyke Ave #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

39435 Van Dyke Ave #308, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Condo for rent

14231 Ivanhoe Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

Condominium, Ranch - Sterling Heights, MI

14231 Ivanhoe Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

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12041 Ina Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

Common Entry Building - Sterling Heights, MI

12041 Ina Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Condo for rent

35129 Terrybrook Dr #27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

Townhouse - Sterling Heights, MI

35129 Terrybrook Dr #27, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Condo for rent

14211 Ivanhoe Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

14211 Ivanhoe Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 #4

14211 Ivanhoe Dr #4, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

12060 15 Mile Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

Ranch - Sterling Heights, MI

12060 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent