Sterling Heights, MI Rent History

124 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,567
1-year change
+1.8%
$28/mo
5-year change
+21.0%
$272/mo
10-year change
+51.4%
$532/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Sterling Heights

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,017/mo—0.0%
2017$1,059/mo+4.1%+4.1%
2018$1,086/mo+2.5%+6.8%
2019$1,097/mo+1.0%+7.9%
2020$1,127/mo+2.7%+10.8%
2021$1,257/mo+11.5%+23.6%
2022$1,369/mo+8.9%+34.6%
2023$1,408/mo+2.8%+38.4%
2024$1,477/mo+4.9%+45.2%
2025$1,523/mo+3.1%+49.8%
2026$1,558/mo+2.3%+53.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Sterling Heights changed since 2016?

Median rent in Sterling Heights, MI was $1,017 in 2016-06 and is $1,567 as of 2026-09 — a change of $550 per month over 10 years.

How much has Sterling Heights rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Sterling Heights, MI has changed +21.0% ($272 per month). The current median is $1,567.

What has rent in Sterling Heights done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Sterling Heights, MI has changed +51.4% ($532 per month). It is now $1,567.

Is rent in Sterling Heights going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Sterling Heights, MI has increased +1.8% ($28/mo). Current median: $1,567.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.