Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Rudgate Manor
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rudgate Manor

5150 Rudgate CircleSterling Heights, MI 48310

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St. George Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. George Tower

42250 Hayes RdClinton Township, MI 48038
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The Villages-Hickory Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villages-Hickory Pointe

15393 15 Mile RdClinton Township, MI 48035
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Sunrise Utica
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Utica

45631 Brownell StUtica, MI 48317
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Riverside of Utica
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside of Utica

7677 GreeleyUtica, MI 48317
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Fox Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Lane Apartments

45600 Fox Ln WShelby Township, MI 48317
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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 Durham Apartments priced from $785. The Block at Sterling Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sterling Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Durham ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Polo GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsStandard 1-Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath S1BR,1BA$905
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$925
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$935
Georgian ManorThe Trafalgar1BR,1BA$975
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$977

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Harvard Oaks in the in the Westminister neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Downtown Sterling Heights apartment is the Vineyard Model at Maple Creek Apartments starting at $1,290 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the North Warren 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.
Harvard Oaks2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Maple Creek ApartmentsVineyard2BR,1BA$1.29
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsUpgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Classic Haven2BR,1BA$1.33
Polo GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$1.17
Hanover Court Apartments1x1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.31
Durham ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northern Detroit. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sterling Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Sterling Heights is under $977.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights is Durham Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights costs $1,784.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Sterling Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown Sterling Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Sterling Heights have an average cost of $227 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sterling Heights.

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