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Average Rent in Sterling Heights 48038 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Sterling Heights 48038, Sterling Heights MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,735/mo
Lowest Available
$1,663/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
Sterling Heights 48038 vs Sterling Heights MI Average
Sterling Heights 48038 is more expensive the Sterling Heights MI average by $120/mo (7%). The citywide average is $1,615/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sterling Heights 48038?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Sterling Heights 48038 is $1,735 per month across 1 apartment community and 10 available units.
The most affordable option is Manors At Knollwood Apartments starting at $1,663/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,735/mo.
Prices range from $1,663 to $1,799 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Sterling Heights 48038 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 48038
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sterling Heights 48038
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manors At Knollwood Apartments | $1,663/mo | $1,735/mo | 10 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Sterling Heights 48038 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Sterling Heights 48038
What is the average rent in Sterling Heights 48038?
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling Heights 48038?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$69,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,735/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,663/mo), you need to earn at least $67,000/year.
Cost of living in Sterling Heights 48038
We only have live rent data for Sterling Heights 48038 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,735 |
| Estimated total | $1,735/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 48038 Apartments
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