Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Sterling Heights, MI

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,800. This is -8%, or $149, lower than the national average.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

61

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,800. This is -8%, or $149, lower than the national average.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
29%
40%
24%
4%
$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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,115. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI costs about $1,124 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,325. Houses for rent in Sterling Heights, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,325.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,125

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$1,712

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,300

5%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

10%

Studio

$1,645

2%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,524
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sterling Heights, MI is 18% 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

5d+ ago

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$1,309

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Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

CONDOS - Ranch - Sterling Heights, MI

15142 Seagull Unit#17 Drive #17, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,390

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35129 Terrybrook Dr #27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sterling Heights

TOWNHOME - Other - Sterling Heights, MI

35129 Terrybrook Dr #27, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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36642 Park Place Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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36642 Park Place Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

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34763 Maple Lane Dr #57 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

CONDOS - Ranch - Sterling Heights, MI

34763 Maple Lane Dr #57, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

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36310 Park Place Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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38177 Jamestown Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sterling Heights

38177 Jamestown Dr. Sterling heights

38177 Jamestown Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

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Available May 1