Rent by ZIP code in Sterling Heights
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48314 | Macomb County | $1,765 | +12% |
| 48310 | Macomb County | $1,588 | 0% |
| 48313 | Macomb County | $1,573 | -1% |
| 48312 | Macomb County | $1,459 | -8% |
Rent by bedroom count in Sterling Heights
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Macomb County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Macomb County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,440 to $1,660 depending on the Sterling Heights ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,047 | +3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,167 | +4.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,459 | +3.4% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,777 | +3.1% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,929 | +3.3% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Sterling Heights?
Typical rent across Macomb County is $1,416 as of August 2026. That is up 3.0% from a year earlier and up 24.5% over five years. The Sterling Heights rent report compares these rents with Section 8 voucher rents ZIP by ZIP.
| Year | Typical rent, Macomb County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,183 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | $1,261 | +6.6% |
| 2023 | $1,295 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $1,354 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | $1,380 | +1.9% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,416 | +2.6% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Sterling Heights rent questions
- What is the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
- Typical asking rent in Sterling Heights is $1,581 a month as of July 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,459 to $1,765.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Sterling Heights?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Macomb County is $1,459 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,167 and a three bedroom is $1,777. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Sterling Heights?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Macomb County is $1,416 as of August 2026, up 3.0% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Sterling Heights?
- ZIP 48312 has the lowest typical asking rent in Sterling Heights at $1,459 a month, compared with $1,581 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Sterling Heights?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Sterling Heights rent of $1,581, that is about $4,743 a month, or $56,916 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Sterling Heights sits in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.