Lakeside Terrace Apartments
44525 Pine Dr,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
$1,182 - $2,577
1-3 Beds
$1,089/month
Average Rent
726 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,089 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Sterling Heights more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sterling Heights, you can expect to pay about $854 per month for a studio, $1,089 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,374 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,907 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $17 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, University Estates, Buckingham Estates and Andover Heights Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling Heights.
Based on current rent prices, Bristol Heights, The Arbors and North Pointe are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling Heights.
The neighborhoods in Sterling Heights with the most apartments available are Aberdeen Gardens, University Estates and The Arbors .
Because the average rent in Sterling Heights is $1,089, you’ll want to make about $3,630 per month or $43,560 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.