Rent to own Homes in Sterling Heights, MI

Just sixty years ago, Sterling Heights (or Sterling Township, as it was known then) was little more than a place to grow rhubarb. In the decades since then the only thing that's been growing in this city is the population; Sterling Heights is now the fourth-largest city in Michigan. The former home of rapper Eminem, Sterling Heights is one of the safest cities in the country for its size.

Sterling Heights, MI is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $66,346 and a median rent of $1,051, the Sterling Heights, MI rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Sterling Heights, MI. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

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50700 SHELBY RD
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Shelby Township, MI 48317
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2
2042 ft2
1944
New
4048 S HEATHERWOOD Court
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Northwest Warren
Single Family Home
Warren, MI 48092
2
2
918 ft2
1995
19447 S Highlite Drive
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Single Family Home
Clinton Township, MI 48035
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600 ft2
1968
38243 JONATHAN ST
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Single Family Home
Clinton Township, MI 48036
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3
2646 ft2
1964
New
23818 TAWAS AVE
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Single Family Home
Hazel Park, MI 48030
2
1
716 ft2
1950
1002 MAHAFFEY AVE
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Single Family Home
Rochester, MI 48307
3
2
1017 ft2
1958
21841 CUNNINGHAM AVE
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Southwest Warren
Single Family Home
Warren, MI 48091
3
1
936 ft2
1954
13057 PROSPECT AVE
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Southeast Warren
Single Family Home
Warren, MI 48089
2
1
900 ft2
1952
23626 COTTRELL ST
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Townhouse/Condo
Clinton Township, MI 48035
2
1
1000 ft2
1988
204 W BRENTWOOD ST
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State Fair-Nolan
Single Family Home
Highland Park, MI 48203
3
1
1056 ft2
1951
24669 LAKE MEADOW DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Harrison Township, MI 48045
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2
1034 ft2
1984
1 of 196 19510 STRATFORD RD
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Palmer Park
Single Family Home
Detroit, MI 48221
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4
3057 ft2
1927
14050 MANHATTAN ST
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Single Family Home
Oak Park, MI 48237
3
2
1061 ft2
1949
1480 E LINCOLN ST
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Single Family Home
Birmingham, MI 48009
3
2
1000 ft2
1953
101 COLORADO ST
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Single Family Home
Highland Park, MI 48203
4
2
1695 ft2
1915
1415 NOTTINGHAM RD
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Grosse Pointe Park
Single Family Home
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
4
2
1850 ft2
1924
15896 HARTWELL ST
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Harmony Village
Single Family Home
Detroit, MI 48227
5
2
1711 ft2
1929
7726 E CANFIELD ST
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Kettering-butzel
Single Family Home
Detroit, MI 48214
3
1
1393 ft2
1915
14937 STRATHMOOR ST
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Grandmont
Single Family Home
Detroit, MI 48227
3
2
1359 ft2
1926
1 of 4 2037 11TH ST
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Downtown
Townhouse/Condo
Detroit, MI 48216
2
3
2030 ft2
2023
26708 FRANKLIN POINTE DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Southfield, MI 48034
3
3
1529 ft2
1971
58 HAZEL AVE
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Single Family Home
Pontiac, MI 48341
5
2
2204 ft2
1920
1375 RED BARN DR
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Single Family Home
Oxford, MI 48371
3
1
2028 ft2
1966
6479 HEYDEN ST
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Single Family Home
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
3
1
1012 ft2
1968
7274 Lamphere St
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Cody-Rouge
Single Family Home
Detroit, MI 48239
2
1
748 ft2
1949
3404 LOON LAKE Court # 59
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Single Family Home
Waterford, MI 48329
2
2
1563 ft2
1989
24132 SAINT MARY CT
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Single Family Home
Farmington, MI 48336
4
3
2224 ft2
1959
24420 CHICAGO ST
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Westwood
Single Family Home
Dearborn, MI 48124
3
1
1071 ft2
1943
New
421 POPLAR ST
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Single Family Home
Wyandotte, MI 48192
2
1
774 ft2
1929
8643 HIBBING ST
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Single Family Home
Commerce Township, MI 48382
4
2
1777 ft2
1960
1 of 3 425 BROADWAY ST
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Single Family Home
Marine City, MI 48039
2
2
1020 ft2
1966
326 N MARKET ST
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Single Family Home
Marine City, MI 48039
2
2
1547 ft2
1920
18944 WOODLAND ST
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Single Family Home
Harper Woods, MI 48225
3
1
910 ft2
1951
14269 SHADYWOOD Drive # 78
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Single Family Home
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
2
2
1558 ft2
2015
14269 SHADYWOOD DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
2
2
1558 ft2
2015
47088 Rosevillage Court # Uiut 4
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Single Family Home
Utica, MI 48315
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3
1864 ft2
2024
Hot
41495 JANET CIR
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Townhouse/Condo
Clinton Township, MI 48038
2
2
1187 ft2
1990
42184 TODDMARK LN #5
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Townhouse/Condo
Clinton Township, MI 48038
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1
910 ft2
1986
38792 WINDMILL POINTE W
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Townhouse/Condo
Clinton Township, MI 48038
2
2
940 ft2
1988
29596 UTICA RD
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Single Family Home
Roseville, MI 48066
3
1
960 ft2
1978
28821 HILLVIEW ST
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Single Family Home
Roseville, MI 48066
2
1
688 ft2
1950
19750 WILLIAMSON ST
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Single Family Home
Clinton Township, MI 48035
3
2
888 ft2
1970
7217 VOERNER AVE
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Single Family Home
Center Line, MI 48015
3
2
1324 ft2
1920
20384 Majestic Boulevard
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Single Family Home
Clinton Township, MI 48036
2
2
1350 ft2
1987
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Buying a Home in Sterling Heights, MI

Sterling Heights, MI is seeing rapid growth and Sterling Heights, MI's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -9% below the 2025 national average. Sterling Heights, MI is part of Macomb county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2025 for county Macomb is 1.74% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Sterling Heights MI

Housing Statistics Sixty-nine percent of properties are owner occupied in Sterling Heights. Twenty-six percent of properties are rentals, and the remaining five percent are vacant. It's expected that the growing number of rent to own homes will only increase the percentage of owner occupied properties. The annual residential turnover rate is low, at just nine percent, suggesting that people living in Sterling Heights have a happy life. While the median sales price has been on the increase, reaching $129,000 from May-July 2013, the number of sales have actually dropped by a third from last year.

Local Events and Festivals Sterling Heights plays host to a number of music festivals that highlight a variety of musical genres. The Forever Festival takes place in September, which is open to people of all ages and features global dance acts. If electronic dance music isn't your cup of tea, you might be interested in the Stars and Stripes Festival, which takes place over the last weekend in June and has four stages with bands playing rock and pop. Away from the music there's also a BMX stunt show and even a petting zoo, making Stars and Stripes a true family event. Finally, there's Sterlingfest, which is held in Dodge Park during July or August and features a mix of carnival rides and live music.

Transportation and Commute Without a car, you'll be limited in Sterling Heights. There is practically no public transport system within the city, although SmartBus does operate two lines that run through the city into downtown Detroit. The lack of public-provided options means that only 0.5 percent of residents use mass transit to commute to work, while a massive 88 percent drive alone and just eight percent carpool. Meanwhile, commute time is just slightly above that of the national average at 28.9 minutes. The M-59 and M-53 are the major roads in the city, heading north and west respectively.

Local Shopping It's fair to say that when it comes to shopping you can do it all at one destination: The Lakeside Mall. This is the city's largest shopping center, and it has a number of national anchor stores supporting around 100 smaller retail lots. Pretty much everything you might need - from fashion and jewelry to housewares and technology - is available at the right price in this traditional shopping environment. Unfortunately, it's all fairly cookie-cutter fare. If you're looking for something a bit more unique to Sterling Heights, check out Countryside Craft Mall and Antiques at Van Dyke Ave and 18 Mile Rd. Here you'll find hundreds of specialty shops run by independent and local dealers selling furniture, art, pottery and more.

Local Restaurants Sterling Heights has a number of stellar restaurants. Red Hot and Blue is perfect if you're craving the big hearty flavors synonymous with Southern hospitality, while Grand Azteca offers simple but satisfying Mexican dishes. These are both on Van Dyke Ave, and while there are enough restaurants on this road to keep you full all year round, if you venture into other parts of the city you'll be rewarded with some of the area's finest offerings. Lebanese restaurants are abundant in Sterling Heights, with La Saj on Southcove Drive being considered among the best, while for pasta or pizza you could try the great value Antonio's Italian Cuisine on E 14 Mile Rd.