Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI from $795 (139 Rentals)

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Balmoral Arms Apartments
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$895 - $1,450

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Base Rent$895 - $1,450
Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 30

Balmoral Arms Apartments

8129 Independence DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Ava Sterling Apartments
$955 - $1,405

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Base Rent$955 - $1,405
Total Monthly Price$955 - $1,405
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Ava Sterling Apartments

8301 16 1/2 Mile RdSterling Heights, MI 48312
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Shoal Creek
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$1,260 - $2,760

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Base Rent$1,260 - $2,760
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Shoal Creek

34350 Ryan RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8401 18 Mile Rd, Unit 160

8401 18 Mile Rd
Sterling HeightsMI48313
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Laurel Valley
$1,445 - $2,264

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Laurel Valley

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 Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights in the North Warren neighborhood priced from $825. Fraser Chalet in the Venetian Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio, 1BA$825
Fraser Chalet1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$850
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR, 1BA$900
Lexington VillageRevere1BR, 1BA$935
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR, 1BA$935
Colonial Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$955
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR, 1BA$955
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR, 1BA$960
Carlyle PlaceA1BR, 1BA$990
Maple Creek ApartmentsMeadow1BR, 1BA$993

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI

As of September 19, 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 Warren Con neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Sterling Heights apartment is the 2 Beds | 2 Baths Model at Springhill in the Brookland neighborhood starting at $1,148 with a $1.04 price per square foot. 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
Springhill2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR, 2BA$1.04
Harlo ApartmentsCottonwood2BR, 1BA$1.15
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR, 1BA$1.21
Hanover Court Apartmentskg2X1 - kg2X12BR, 1BA$1.24
Woodside Manor Apartments2-Bed | 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.11
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR, 1BA$1.19
Maple Creek ApartmentsMeadow1BR, 1BA$1.24
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR, 1BA$1.27
Fraser Chalet1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1.17

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Sterling Heights, MI
Population: 132,964

Ranked #210

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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 $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Heights Apartment is $850 at Fraser Chalet.

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 $995 at Fraser Chalet.

What is the most affordable Sterling Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northview Park and starts from $1,764.

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