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Average Rent in Sterling Heights, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Sterling Heights, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,283/mo
▼ 1.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,125/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Sterling Heights, MI
Compare average rent across Sterling Heights, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Township 48315 | $2,350 | $2,350 | 1 | 1 |
| Sterling Heights 48313 | $1,558 | $1,333 | 1 | 28 |
| Sterling Heights 48310 | $1,477 | $1,220 | 2 | 5 |
| Sterling Heights 48312 | $1,183 | $825 | 4 | 15 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sterling Heights, MI?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,283 per month across 5 apartment communities and 13 available units. Rents have decreased $16 (1.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Block at Sterling Heights starting at $1,125/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,283/mo.
Prices range from $1,125 to $1,437 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Sterling Heights, MI Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sterling Heights, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sterling Heights, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Block at Sterling Heights | $1,125/mo | $1,125/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| Maple Creek Apartments | $1,198/mo | $1,211/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Autumn Ridge Village | $1,220/mo | $1,220/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Sterling Lake Apartment and Townhomes | $1,250/mo | $1,250/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Lakeside Terraces | $1,333/mo | $1,372/mo | 6 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Sterling Heights, MI Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Sterling Heights, MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$51,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,283/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,125/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.
Median household income in Sterling Heights, MI is $78,429 , about 27% 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) | $1,283 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,377/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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