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Rental Market Trends in Sterling Heights, MI

What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?

$1,089/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,089 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $855 per month for a studio, $1,089 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,439 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,926 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$855/month
364 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,089/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,439/month
966 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,926/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,196/month
1,433 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,670/month
1,958 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,649/month
1,064 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sterling Heights, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sterling Heights, MI
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sterling Heights, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
55% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Moravian Pointe, Aberdeen Gardens and The Arbors are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling Heights.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Moravian Pointe
$1,109/month
740 Sq Ft
Aberdeen Gardens
$1,510/month
695 Sq Ft
The Arbors
$1,538/month
829 Sq Ft
North Pointe
$1,538/month
829 Sq Ft
Bristol Heights
$3,032/month
715 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Bristol Heights, The Arbors and North Pointe are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling Heights.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bristol Heights
$3,032/month
715 Sq Ft
The Arbors
$1,538/month
829 Sq Ft
North Pointe
$1,538/month
829 Sq Ft
Aberdeen Gardens
$1,510/month
695 Sq Ft
Moravian Pointe
$1,109/month
740 Sq Ft

Which Sterling Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Sterling Heights with the most apartments available are Aberdeen Gardens, The Arbors and North Pointe .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aberdeen Gardens
$1,510/month
695 Sq Ft
The Arbors
$1,538/month
829 Sq Ft
North Pointe
$1,538/month
829 Sq Ft
Moravian Pointe
$1,109/month
740 Sq Ft
Bristol Heights
$3,032/month
715 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling Heights, MI?

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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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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