Sterling Lake - Sterling Heights, MI
13500 Northside Dr,
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
$1,100 - $1,425
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Sterling Heights, MI
What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
$1,115/month
Average Rent
733 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,115 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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, $1,115 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,421 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,881 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sterling Heights, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $22 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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Rent Ranges in Sterling Heights, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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18%
$700 - $1,000/month
56%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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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, Aberdeen Gardens and The Arbors 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 $1,115, you’ll want to make about $3,716 per month or $44,592 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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.