Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (136 Rentals)

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Balmoral Arms Apartments
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$895 - $1,450
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$895 - $1,450
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Balmoral Arms Apartments

8129 Independence DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Ava Sterling Apartments
$1,005 - $1,405
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Ava Sterling Apartments

8301 16 1/2 Mile RdSterling Heights, MI 48312
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Shoal Creek
$1,265 - $2,480
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$1,265 - $2,480
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Shoal Creek

34350 Ryan RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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Laurel Valley Apartments
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$1,365 - $2,385
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Laurel Valley Apartments

36200 Dequindre RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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Shoreline Apartments
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Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Durham Apartments
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Durham Apartments

37933 Durham DrSterling Heights, MI 48312
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Rudgate Manor
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rudgate Manor

5150 Rudgate CircleSterling Heights, MI 48310

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Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling Heights, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Silverstone Apartments in the Mystic Forest at the Park neighborhood priced from $883. Maple Grove Apartments in the North Warren neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silverstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$883
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$885
The Block at Sterling HeightsN ADA StudioStudio,1BA$925
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$945
Colonial Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$960
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$970
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$971
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$975
Emerald Apartmentssummer special - RENOVATED W/STAINLESS, PLANK, ...1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling Heights area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Sterling Heights Apartments in the in the Warren Con neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Sterling Heights apartment is the 2 Beds | 2 Baths Model at Spring Hill starting at $1,143 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Brookland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sterling Heights Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.92
Spring Hill2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.25
Garfield Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Stephan ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.19
Colonial Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sterling Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sterling Heights is at The Block at Sterling Heights listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Heights Apartment is $883 at Silverstone Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling Heights is starting from $1,055 at Colonial Manor.

What is the most affordable Sterling Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivers Edge and starts from $1,249.

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