Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (64 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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Shoreline Apartments
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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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Oak Hill Apartments
$1,305 - $3,210
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Oak Hill Apartments

45600 Oak Hill BlvdShelby Township, MI 48317
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Woodland Meadows
$1,387 - $3,426
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Woodland Meadows

35700 Moravian DrClinton Township, MI 48035
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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 Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights priced from $840. Maple Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sterling Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$840
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$900
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR,1BA$940
Sterling Park ApartmentsThe East Pointe1BR,1BA$940
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$945
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$950
ONE11 UTICA PARK1BD | 1BTH1BR,1BA$975
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$980
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$992
Kingsley1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.34 price per square foot Livingston Model at Brickhaven Townhomes in the in the Westminister neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Downtown Sterling Heights apartment is the Palisades Model at Lakeside Terrace Apartments starting at $1,577 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Sterling-Heights 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.
Brickhaven TownhomesLivingston3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Lakeside Terrace ApartmentsPalisades3BR,2BA$1.32
Aspen Pointe Independent Senior LivingTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.31
Maple Creek ApartmentsVineyard2BR,1BA$1.29
Hanover Court Apartmentskg2X1 - kg2X12BR,1BA$1.26
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Riverland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.36

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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 $900 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 $1,050 at ONE11 UTICA PARK.

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 Rivers Edge and starts from $1,499.

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