Rent by ZIP · Arenac County
Rent in Sterling, MI 48659
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,080 (+2.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $853 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $730 | +2.7% | $675–825 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $800 | +5% | $756–924 | $738 ±$67 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $1,050 | +2.9% | $972–1,188 | $865 ±$38 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,460 | -1.4% | $1,296–1,584 | $892 ±$159 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,640 | +9.8% | $1,620–1,980 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Arenac County, MI. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Arenac County, MI, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 48659
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48658 | Standish | $1,010 | $818 |
| 48657 | Sanford | $1,150 | $956 |
| 48661 | West Branch | $1,040 | $853 |
| 48656 | Saint Helen | $1,010 | $637 |
| 48662 | Wheeler | $1,080 | – |
| 48655 | Saint Charles | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Arenac County, MI · All MI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.