Sterling Lake - Sterling Heights, MI
13500 Northside Dr,
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
$1,200 - $1,645
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Sterling Heights, MI
What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
$1,090/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,090 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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, $1,090 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,389 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,910 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sterling Heights, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling Heights?
Based on current rent prices, University Estates, Buckingham Estates and Andover Heights Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling Heights.
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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.
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Which Sterling Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Sterling Heights with the most apartments available are Aberdeen Gardens, University Estates and The Arbors .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling Heights, MI?
Because the average rent in Sterling Heights is $1,090, you’ll want to make about $3,633 per month or $43,596 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.
How does Sterling Heights, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sterling Heights, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.