Average Rent in Sterling Heights, MI
14 apartment buildings, 117 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,454/mo
Cheapest
$990/mo
Properties
14
Units
117
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 properties in Sterling Heights, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sterling Heights, MI Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Carlyle Place
43144 Carlyle Pl, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
Lakeside Village Apartments
15770 Lakeside Village Dr, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
Sterling Lake Apartment and Townhomes
13500 Northside Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Lakeside Park
46275 Lakeside Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315, USA
Autumn Ridge Village
36300 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, USA
Northport Apartments
45255 Northport Dr, Macomb, MI 48044, USA
Maple Creek Apartments
8600 Beech Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlyle Place 43144 Carlyle Pl, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA | $990 | $1,139 | $1.52 | 3.5 (105) | 4 |
| 2 | Lakeside Village Apartments 15770 Lakeside Village Dr, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA | $1,100 | $1,309 | $1.33 | 4 (560) | 43 |
| 3 | Sterling Lake Apartment and Townhomes 13500 Northside Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1.57 | 4.4 (75) | 1 |
| 4 | Lakeside Park 46275 Lakeside Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315, USA | $1,108 | $1,272 | $1.59 | 4.7 (177) | 2 |
| 5 | Autumn Ridge Village 36300 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, USA | $1,179 | $1,398 | $1.64 | 4.3 (32) | 4 |
| 6 | Northport Apartments 45255 Northport Dr, Macomb, MI 48044, USA | $1,189 | $1,366 | $1.53 | 4.4 (542) | 9 |
| 7 | Maple Creek Apartments 8600 Beech Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA | $1,218 | $1,269 | $1.38 | 4.2 (161) | 5 |
Explore Each Property
Carlyle Place
3.5 (105)43144 Carlyle Pl, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
Lakeside Village Apartments
4 (560)15770 Lakeside Village Dr, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
Sterling Lake Apartment and Townhomes
4.4 (75)13500 Northside Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
Lakeside Park
4.7 (177)46275 Lakeside Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315, USA
Autumn Ridge Village
4.3 (32)36300 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, USA
Northport Apartments
4.4 (542)45255 Northport Dr, Macomb, MI 48044, USA
Sterling Heights, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,454 per month, based on 117 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $990 at Carlyle Place to $2,150 at Encore Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,278/mo | $990/mo | 42 |
| 2 Bed | $1,532/mo | $1,150/mo | 69 |
| 3 Bed | $1,784/mo | $1,769/mo | 6 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Sterling Heights, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sterling Heights, MI averages $1,278/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,532/mo. At the local median household income of $78,429, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Sterling Heights, MI at $1,267/mo. The current tracked market average runs 15% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sterling Heights, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling Heights, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$58,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,454/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($990/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Sterling Heights, MI is $78,429 , about 12% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sterling Heights, MI
Overall prices in Sterling Heights, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Sterling Heights, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,454 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,548/mo |
Population
133,473
Median household income
$78,429
Census median rent
$1,267/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
41.5
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Sterling Heights, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Sterling Heights, MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | +7% | 14 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,969 | +35% | 12 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | -13% | 11 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,913 | +32% | 11 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,873 | +29% | 7 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1,645 | +13% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
The average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,454 per month, based on 117 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
The lowest available rent in Sterling Heights, MI starts at $990 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Sterling Heights, MI average $1,278/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $990/mo across 42 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sterling Heights, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Sterling Heights, MI average $1,532/mo. Units start from $1,150/mo across 69 units currently listed.
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