Sterling Heights, MI Rent History

121 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,554
1-year change
+6.5%
$95/mo
5-year change
+20.3%
$262/mo
10-year change
+49.1%
$512/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Sterling Heights

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,037/mo0.0%
2017$1,080/mo+4.1%+4.1%
2018$1,106/mo+2.4%+6.7%
2019$1,117/mo+1.0%+7.7%
2020$1,148/mo+2.8%+10.7%
2021$1,283/mo+11.8%+23.7%
2022$1,396/mo+8.8%+34.6%
2023$1,432/mo+2.6%+38.1%
2024$1,506/mo+5.2%+45.2%
2025$1,457/mo-3.3%+40.5%
2026$1,603/mo+10.0%+54.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Sterling Heights changed since 2016?

Median rent in Sterling Heights, MI was $1,037 in 2016-06 and is $1,554 as of 2026-07 — a change of $517 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 +20.3% ($262 per month). The current median is $1,554.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Sterling Heights, MI has changed +49.1% ($512 per month). It is now $1,554.

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

Year over year, median rent in Sterling Heights, MI has increased +6.5% ($95/mo). Current median: $1,554.

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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.