Sterling Lake - Sterling Heights, MI
13500 Northside Dr,
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
1-2 Beds | $1,150 - $1,795
$1,086/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $1,086 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,559/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, $1,086 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,375 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,892 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $35 more per month.
Because the average rent in Sterling Heights is $1,086, you’ll want to make about $3,620 per month or $43,440 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.
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