Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (40 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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Fox Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Lane Apartments

45600 Fox Ln WShelby Township, MI 48317
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Riverside of Utica
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside of Utica

7677 GreeleyUtica, MI 48317
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Sunrise Utica
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Utica

45631 Brownell StUtica, 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 Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights priced from $795. Lakeside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. 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$795
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$830
Shelby Oaks TownhomesFox Lane 1x11BR,1BA$930
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$933
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$935
Hanover Court Apartments1x1 - 1x11BR,1BA$945
Legacy at Shoreline1B1BR,1BA$950
Kingsley1 BED 1 BATH LARGE1BR,1BA$985
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.37 price per square foot C1THp Model at Brickhaven Townhomes in the in the Westminister neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Downtown Sterling Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Rivers Edge starting at $1,269 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Elmhurst 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 TownhomesC1THp2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Rivers Edge2 Bed 2 Bath Single Section2BR,2BA$1.10
Aspen Pointe Independent Senior LivingTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Maple Creek ApartmentsVineyard2BR,1BA$1.37
Sterling KnollsThe Arlington Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.31
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$1.17
Hanover Court Apartmentskg1X1 - kg1X11BR,1BA$1.28
Shelby Oaks TownhomesFox Lane 1x11BR,1BA$1.16

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights is Lakeside Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights costs $1,805.

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 5 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 $406 which is $1,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sterling Heights.

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