Rent in Sterling Heights, MI
Across Sterling Heights's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,460 a month, with figures from $1,196–$1,660. The highest typical rent is in 48314 ($1,590) and the lowest in 48313 ($1,318). Owner-occupied homes in Macomb County pay about 1.40% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,125 | $1,030–$1,371 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,170 | $994–$1,330 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,460 | $1,196–$1,660 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,780 | $1,719–$2,020 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $2,060 | $1,900–$2,763 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Sterling Heights ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sterling Heights, MI?
- About $1,460 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,196–$1,660. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sterling Heights, MI?
- About $1,170 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $994–$1,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sterling Heights, MI?
- About $1,780 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,719–$2,020. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sterling Heights, MI?
- About $1,125 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,030–$1,371. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sterling Heights, MI?
- About $2,060 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,900–$2,763. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Sterling Heights ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 48314 has the highest typical rent at $1,590 a month, and 48313 the lowest at $1,318.
- What is the property tax rate in Sterling Heights, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Macomb County pay a typical 1.40% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Sterling Heights rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).