Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (71 Rentals)

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Balmoral Arms Apartments
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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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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
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Rudgate Manor

5150 Rudgate CircleSterling Heights, MI 48310

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45250 Keding St, Unit 45250 Keding #203

45250 Keding St
UticaMI48317

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Downtown Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Sterling Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sterling Heights area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Grove Apartments priced from $885. Sterling Knolls has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sterling Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$885
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$960
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$971
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$985
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$1,005
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR,1BA$1,025
Kingsley1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large1BR,1BA$1,030
Riverland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Tigris TowerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,081
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.35 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Pointe Independent Senior Living in the in the Clinton Township neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Sterling Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen Pointe Independent Senior LivingTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Spring Hill2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.25
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Clinton Place Apartments1 B/1 B Upper1BR,1BA$1.35
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.19
Sterling KnollsThe Columbia Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.39
Riverland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sterling Heights Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Sterling Heights Apartment is $885 at Maple Grove Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights is starting from $1,095 at Balmoral Arms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Sterling Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Sterling Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeside Terrace Apartments and starts from $1,848.

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