Sterling Heights, MI Rental Market Data

As of June 2026, rental prices in Sterling Heights, MI range from $1,242 to $2,361 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The most significant year-over-year increase was in single-family 3BR homes, which grew 8.04%.

For 4BR units, single-family homes lead at $2,361 compared to apartments at $2,158 and condos/townhomes at $2,259.

What is the typical rent range in Sterling Heights, MI as of June 2026?

In Sterling Heights, MI, rents span from $1,242 for a 1BR apartment up to $2,361 for a 4BR single-family home as of June 2026.

Which property type stands out for a specific bedroom count in Sterling Heights, MI?

Single-family homes dramatically outperform other types for 3BR units with a median rent of $2,170, compared to $1,956 for 3BR apartments and $2,065 for 3BR condos/townhomes.

What is the rent premium between apartments and single-family homes for the same bedroom count in Sterling Heights, MI?

For 2BR units, single-family homes have a median rent of $1,595, which is $69 higher than apartments at $1,526; for 4BR, the single-family rent is $2,361, $203 higher than apartments at $2,158.

Which segment had the sharpest month-over-month rent movement in Sterling Heights, MI?

The largest month-over-month change was in 1BR apartment rents, which increased by 6.69% from May to June 2026.

Sterling Heights, MI

June 2026

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Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type	Price	1 Mo Change	1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom	$1,192 – $1,291	6.69%	2.80%
2-Bedroom	$1,449 – $1,602	-0.75%	3.24%
3-Bedroom	$1,878 – $2,034	1.60%	2.60%
4-Bedroom	$2,119 – $2,227	1.22%	4.18%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type	Price	1 Mo Change	1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom	$1,263 – $1,319	2.28%	3.31%
2-Bedroom	$1,650 – $1,759	2.68%	3.67%
3-Bedroom	$2,014 – $2,117	3.72%	1.24%
4-Bedroom	$2,213 – $2,332	1.74%	4.50%

Single-Family

Unit Type	Price	1 Mo Change	1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom	$1,319 – $1,373	1.44%	5.03%
2-Bedroom	$1,539 – $1,651	1.04%	6.24%
3-Bedroom	$2,062 – $2,279	1.55%	8.04%
4-Bedroom	$2,302 – $2,420	0.75%	2.74%

Data updated: July 19, 2026

In the Sterling Heights (48310, 48311, 48312, 48313) rental market, 3-bedroom single-family homes saw a median rent of $2,120, with a month-over-month increase of 5.7%. This segment outperformed its apartment and condo counterparts in both absolute price and recent growth for April 2026.

Across 2-bedroom units in Sterling Heights (48310, 48311, 48312, 48313), condos/townhomes led with a median rent of $1,644, surpassing apartments at $1,552 by $92. Condos also registered a 2.3% year-over-year gain, while apartments posted a stronger 5.6% annual increase, illustrating notable differences in segment price movement.

April 2026 data shows that Sterling Heights (48310, 48311, 48312, 48313) rental trends include a 1.2% month-over-month decline in 1-bedroom apartment rents, bringing the median to $1,206. Over the past year, however, these rents were up 1% compared to the prior year.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 BR
June 2026	$1,242	$1,526	$1,956	$2,158
May 2026	$1,180	$1,537	$1,919	$2,132
April 2026	$1,206	$1,552	$1,911	$2,116
March 2026	$1,219	$1,523	$1,932	$2,109
February 2026	$1,232	$1,496	$1,950	$2,117
January 2026	$1,227	$1,525	$1,963	$2,129
December 2025	$1,229	$1,517	$1,974	$2,139
November 2025	$1,227	$1,515	$1,978	$2,142
October 2025	$1,237	$1,506	$1,969	$2,134
September 2025	$1,238	$1,517	$1,961	$2,126
August 2025	$1,240	$1,512	$1,943	$2,114
July 2025	$1,221	$1,496	$1,929	$2,095

Condo / Townhome

Month	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 BR
June 2026	$1,291	$1,705	$2,065	$2,259
May 2026	$1,267	$1,665	$2,017	$2,221
April 2026	$1,239	$1,644	$2,079	$2,190
March 2026	$1,257	$1,618	$2,033	$2,174
February 2026	$1,243	$1,623	$2,039	$2,175
January 2026	$1,259	$1,636	$2,048	$2,188
December 2025	$1,265	$1,650	$2,065	$2,209
November 2025	$1,276	$1,659	$2,087	$2,228
October 2025	$1,286	$1,675	$2,097	$2,240
September 2025	$1,282	$1,672	$2,103	$2,236
August 2025	$1,283	$1,666	$2,091	$2,223
July 2025	$1,259	$1,665	$2,071	$2,196

Single-Family

Month	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 BR
June 2026	$1,343	$1,595	$2,170	$2,361
May 2026	$1,324	$1,577	$2,144	$2,347
April 2026	$1,306	$1,523	$2,120	$2,387
March 2026	$1,296	$1,514	$2,011	$2,296
February 2026	$1,295	$1,513	$2,039	$2,320
January 2026	$1,298	$1,516	$2,016	$2,317
December 2025	$1,305	$1,532	$2,037	$2,329
November 2025	$1,314	$1,547	$2,055	$2,345
October 2025	$1,316	$1,552	$2,064	$2,362
September 2025	$1,314	$1,547	$2,056	$2,352
August 2025	$1,306	$1,538	$2,040	$2,347
July 2025	$1,296	$1,522	$2,013	$2,322

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