Sterling Heights, MI rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,856.
$1,856
+$6
-$144
146
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $785 to $15,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 6 |
| $1,100 | 9 |
| $1,200 | 12 |
| $1,300 | 10 |
| $1,400 | 11 |
| $1,500 | 14 |
| $1,600 | 12 |
| $1,700 | 12 |
| $1,800 | 14 |
| $1,900 | 14 |
| $2,000 | 8 |
| $2,100 | 12 |
| $2,200 | 12 |
| $2,300 | 8 |
| $2,400 | 12 |
| $2,500 | 11 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,700 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $144 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Feb | $1,900 | $1,800 |
| Mar | $1,795 | $1,750 |
| Apr | $1,720 | $1,830 |
| May | $1,795 | $1,800 |
| Jun | $1,856 | $1,779 |
| Jul | $1,950 | $1,900 |
| Aug | $2,000 | $1,899 |
| Sep | $2,089 | No data |
| Oct | $1,800 | No data |
| Nov | $1,900 | No data |
| Dec | $1,815 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Sterling Heights, MI is 12% lower than the national average.
$1,856
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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 $1,856.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Sterling Heights, MI?
Houses in Sterling Heights, MI rent between $785 - $15,000 with an average rent of $1,856.
3. 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 $144
4. 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 increased by $6
5. How many available rentals are there in Sterling Heights, MI?
There are currently 146 rentals available in Sterling Heights, MI.
6. How do rent prices in Sterling Heights, MI compare with the national average?
The average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,856 — 11.62% lower the national average of $2,100.