The Block at Sterling Heights
34911 Van Dyke Ave,
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Studio - 1 Bed | $795 - $1,500
Rental Market Trends in Sterling Heights, MI
What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
$1,085/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,085 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/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 $854 per month for a studio, $1,085 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,358 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,895 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sterling Heights, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $52 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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Rent Ranges in Sterling Heights, MI
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
55%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling Heights, MI?
Because the average rent in Sterling Heights is $1,085, you’ll want to make about $3,616 per month or $43,392 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
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.