Sterling Heights, MI Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Sterling Heights?

The average rent for an apartment in Sterling Heights is $1,249. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Sterling Heights, MI

Last updated November 2024
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,249 862 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Sterling Heights?

The average size for a Sterling Heights, MI apartment is 862 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Sterling Heights, MI apartment rent ranges

Sterling Heights, MI Occupied Housing Units

12,256 or 24% of the households in Sterling Heights, MI are renter-occupied while 38,733 or 76% are owner-occupied.

Sterling Heights, MI rent trends

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Average Rent in Sterling Heights, MI By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling Heights?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling Heights are Eastpointe, where the average rent goes for $770/month, Fraser, where renters pay $963/mo on average, and Greater Richmond, where the average rent goes for $985/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Richmond ($985), Mount Clemens ($994), and Roseville ($1,044), where the asking prices are below the average Sterling Heights rent of $1,249/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling Heights?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling Heights are St. Clair Shores ($1,385), Utica ($1,420) and Greater Sterling Heights ($1,465).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Sterling Heights?

The most popular neighborhood in Sterling Heights is Greater Mount Clemens, where there are 24 listings with an average rent of $1,202. Next up is Greater Sterling Heights, where apartments go for $1,465/month, followed by Roseville with $1,044 If you’re looking to rent in Sterling Heights’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Mount Clemens, where renters pay $994 on average, and Utica, where the average monthly rent is $1,420.

Sterling Heights | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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Rent in Eastpointe is 20% lower than in Fraser

$770

Eastpointe rent is 38% lower than Sterling Heights average

Average Rent $770
$963

Fraser rent is 23% lower than Sterling Heights average

Average Rent $963

How Sterling Heights Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Ann Arbor $2,089
Detroit $1,342
Grand Rapids $1,525
East Lansing $1,728
Lansing $1,175
Southfield $1,343
Kalamazoo $1,249
Farmington Hills $1,417
Westland $1,113
Walker $1,445
Rochester Hills $1,574
Sterling Heights $1,249
Pontiac $1,083
Troy $1,548
Royal Oak $1,482
Auburn Hills $1,509
Ferndale $2,226
Warren $1,077
Dearborn $1,664
Oak Park $1,227
Livonia $1,378

What is the average price for a storage unit in Sterling Heights?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Sterling Heights is $99.2. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Sterling Heights

44677 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313
1 BED $1,300
2 BEDS $1,650+

15177 Olivewood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
1 BED $1,025
2 BEDS N/A

34792 Oceanview Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48312
1 BED N/A
2 BEDS $1,550
3 BEDS N/A

8129 Independence Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
1 BED $950+
2 BEDS $1,125+
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