
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Sterling Heights area of Sterling Heights.


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The Block at Sterling Heights

Lakeside Apartments

Sterling Knolls

Parkside East Apartments

Balmoral Arms Apartments

Ashgrove

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Ava Sterling Apartments

Maple Grove Apartments

Hanover Court Apartments
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Kings Arms

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Maple Creek Apartments

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Kingsley

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Rudgate Manor

14231 Ivanhoe Dr

39435 Van Dyke Ave

35129 Terrybrook Dr
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Utica Town

ONE11 UTICA PARK

Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MI

Carlyle Place

Spring Hill

Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER

Clinton Place Apartments

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Lakeside Village Apartments
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Shelby Manor Senior Apartments

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Oak Hill Apartments

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Woodland Meadows Apartments

Pebble Creek

15836 Croatia Dr

15852 Croatia Dr

16205 Normandy St

38013 Chilver Ave

38044 Johannes Dr

16242 Frontenac Ave
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Downtown Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Sterling Heights Studio Apartments | $874 | $795 | $925 |
| Downtown Sterling Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $785 | $1,566 |
| Downtown Sterling Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $925 | $2,220 |
| Downtown Sterling Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,358 | $2,550 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| The Block at Sterling Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Ashgrove | One Bed One Bath S | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Ava Sterling Apartments | The Sterling Suite | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Hanover Court Apartments | 1x1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Kings Arms | 101 - 1 Br. Becket | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MI | The Gondola | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
| Spring Hill | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.01 price per square foot 1 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Spring Hill in the in the Brookland neighborhood starting from $1,013. The second greatest value Downtown Sterling Heights apartment is the Vineyard Model at Maple Creek Apartments starting at $1,105 with a $1.11 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Spring Hill | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Maple Creek Apartments | Vineyard | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Balmoral Arms Apartments | Upgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER | 7201 1 Bed+Den/1 Bath End Unit Main Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Ava Sterling Apartments | The Classic Haven | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Utica Manor | Utica Manor | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Hanover Court Apartments | 1x1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Durham Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $1,013.
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 16 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 $197 which is $1,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sterling Heights.
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