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Average Rent in Sterling Heights MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Sterling Heights MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,743/mo
Lowest Available
$1,734/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights 48315 | $2,150 | $2,150 | 1 | 1 |
| Sterling Heights 48038 | $1,735 | $1,663 | 1 | 10 |
| Sterling Heights 48313 | $1,577 | $1,409 | 1 | 21 |
| Sterling Heights 48310 | $1,310 | $1,179 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sterling Heights MI?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Sterling Heights MI is $1,743 per month across 1 apartment community and 6 available units.
The most affordable option is Lakeside Terraces starting at $1,734/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,743/mo.
Prices range from $1,734 to $1,760 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Sterling Heights MI Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sterling Heights MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sterling Heights MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Terraces | $1,734/mo | $1,743/mo | 6 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Sterling Heights MI Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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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
$70,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,743/mo.
Comfortable income
$84,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,734/mo), you need to earn at least $69,000/year.
Cost of living in Sterling Heights MI
We only have live rent data for Sterling Heights MI so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,743 |
| Estimated total | $1,743/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Explore Sterling Heights MI Apartments
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