Sterling Heights, MI rental market

What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?

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Last updated June 27, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,800.

Average rent

$1,800

Month-over-month change

-$30

Year-over-year change

-$100

Available rentals

113

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $785 to $9,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$9003
$1,0002
$1,10010
$1,2006
$1,3009
$1,40011
$1,50015
$1,6006
$1,7008
$1,80012
$1,90012
$2,0009
$2,1003
$2,2009
$2,3007
$2,4007
$2,5004
$2,6002
$2,7002
$2,8002
$2,9005
$3,0002
$3,1001
$3,2002
$3,3002
$3,4002
$3,5001
$3,7001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,800$1,750
Feb$1,800$1,800
Mar$1,750$1,830
Apr$1,830$1,700
May$1,800$1,750
Jun$1,779$1,800
Jul$1,900No data
Aug$1,899No data
Sep$1,900No data
Oct$1,800No data
Nov$1,739No data
Dec$1,800No data

Market temperature

The Sterling Heights, MI rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Sterling Heights, MI is 11% lower than the national average.

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$1,800

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?

The average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,800.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,022 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,166 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,550 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI is $2,300 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI is $2,900 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Sterling Heights, MI?

Houses in Sterling Heights, MI rent between $785 - $9,500 with an average rent of $1,800.

8. How has the rent in Sterling Heights, MI changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Sterling Heights, MI decreased by $100

9. How much has the rent in Sterling Heights, MI increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Sterling Heights, MI decreased by $30

10. How many available rentals are there in Sterling Heights, MI?

There are currently 113 rentals available in Sterling Heights, MI.

11. How do rent prices in Sterling Heights, MI compare with the national average?

The average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,800 — 10.89% lower the national average of $2,020.

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