Average Rent in Sterling Heights, MI
11 apartment buildings, 81 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$925/mo
The Block at Sterling Heights
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
81
available now
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Sterling Heights, MI.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sterling Heights, MI Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Block at Sterling Heights
34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Kings Arms Apartments
37118 Camelot Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Hanover Court Apartments
44090 Kings Gate Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA
Kingsley Apartments
34800 Moravian Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Maple Creek Apartments
8600 Beech Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Autumn Ridge Village
36300 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, USA
Sterling Lake Apartment and Townhomes
13500 Northside Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Block at Sterling Heights 34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA | $925 | $963 | $1.76 | 3.4 (71) | 2 |
| 2 | Kings Arms Apartments 37118 Camelot Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA | $1,020 | $1,121 | $1.45 | 4 (157) | 4 |
| 3 | Hanover Court Apartments 44090 Kings Gate Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA | $1,035 | $1,122 | $1.27 | 4.2 (85) | 3 |
| 4 | Kingsley Apartments 34800 Moravian Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA | $1,040 | $1,266 | $1.63 | 4 (273) | 28 |
| 5 | Maple Creek Apartments 8600 Beech Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA | $1,090 | $1,230 | $1.37 | 4.2 (161) | 6 |
| 6 | Autumn Ridge Village 36300 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, USA | $1,220 | $1,550 | $1.61 | 4.3 (32) | 6 |
| 7 | Sterling Lake Apartment and Townhomes 13500 Northside Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA | $1,250 | $1,553 | $1.79 | 4.4 (75) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Block at Sterling Heights
3.4 (71)34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Kings Arms Apartments
4 (157)37118 Camelot Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Hanover Court Apartments
4.2 (85)44090 Kings Gate Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA
Kingsley Apartments
4 (273)34800 Moravian Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Maple Creek Apartments
4.2 (161)8600 Beech Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Autumn Ridge Village
4.3 (32)36300 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, USA
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Sterling Heights, MI neighborhoods
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Sterling Heights, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,378 per month, based on 81 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $925 at The Block at Sterling Heights to $2,058 at Lakeside Terraces.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $925/mo | $925/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,211/mo | $1,000/mo | 36 |
| 2 Bed | $1,477/mo | $1,090/mo | 39 |
| 3 Bed | $1,897/mo | $1,772/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Sterling Heights, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sterling Heights, MI averages $1,211/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,477/mo. At the local median household income of $78,429, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Sterling Heights, MI at $1,267/mo. The current tracked market average runs 9% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sterling Heights, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling Heights, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,378/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($925/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Sterling Heights, MI is $78,429 , about 19% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sterling Heights, MI
Overall prices in Sterling Heights, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Sterling Heights, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,378 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,472/mo |
Population
133,473
Median household income
$78,429
Census median rent
$1,267/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
41.5
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Sterling Heights, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Sterling Heights, MI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,931 | +40% | -1.5% | 16 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,416 | +3% | +6% | 16 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $2,109 | +53% | -11% | 15 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $2,077 | +51% | +0.6% | 14 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,355 | -2% | +4.4% | 12 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1,919 | +39% | -14.9% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
The average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,378 per month, based on 81 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
The median asking rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,340 per month, computed from 81 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,378/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
The lowest available rent in Sterling Heights, MI starts at $925 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Sterling Heights, MI average $1,211/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 36 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Sterling Heights, MI average $1,477/mo. Units start from $1,090/mo across 39 units currently listed.
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