1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI (154 Rentals)

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Shoreline Apartments
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Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Sterling Heights
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Sterling Heights

2195 E 14 Mile RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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Oakmont Manor
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Oakmont Manor

41255 Pond View DrSterling Heights, MI 48314
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Oakmont Sterling
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Oakmont Sterling

41155 Pond View DrSterling Heights, MI 48314
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Autumn Ridge Village
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Autumn Ridge Village

36300 Dequindre RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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Lakeside Villa
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Lakeside Villa

15150 Shoreline DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Autumn Woods
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Autumn Woods

44401 Bridal LnSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Lakeside Towers
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Lakeside Towers

15000 Shoreline DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

Largest Available Sterling Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling Heights, MI is found at The Graham in the South Rochester Hills neighborhood and is 975 square feet priced from $1,591. Cornerstone at Troy Apartments in the Mystic Forest at the Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,620. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sterling Heights:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The GrahamA2R975 Sq Ft$1,591
Cornerstone at Troy ApartmentsA5950 Sq Ft$1,620
The HeightsThe A3925 Sq Ft$1,449
Lakeside Village Apartments1BBWD900 Sq Ft$1,250
The PreservesJuniper890 Sq Ft$1,610
Polo GreenOne Bedroom870 Sq Ft$865
Pebble Creek1 Bed | 1 Bath Upper865 Sq Ft$1,293
Northport ApartmentsSenna850 Sq Ft$1,344
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsStandard 1-Bed | 1 Bath850 Sq Ft$895
Shoal Creek ApartmentsCoastal Upper838 Sq Ft$1,248

Cheapest Available Sterling Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling Heights, MI is the One Bedroom Model starting from $785 at Durham Apartments in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood. The second most affordable Sterling Heights 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Apartment Model at Lakeside Apartments starting at $825 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sterling Heights is currently $1,196. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sterling Heights:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Durham ApartmentsOne Bedroom$785
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment$825
President Madison ApartmentsPrinceton$827
Polo GreenOne Bedroom$865
Silverstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$871
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsStandard 1-Bed | 1 Bath$895
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath S$895
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed Without Patio/Balcony$899
Lexington VillageRevere$900
Garfield Plaza ApartmentsBasic 1 bedroom$900

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Sterling Heights, MI

Ranked #39

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Sterling Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sterling Heights with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sterling Heights is at Durham Apartments listed at $785.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sterling Heights Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sterling Heights is $1,196.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sterling Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sterling Heights is a 975 square feet unit starting from $1,591 at The Graham.

What is the average size for Sterling Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!