Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (72 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
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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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45250 Keding St, Unit 45250 Keding #203

45250 Keding St
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Oak Hill Apartments
$1,395 - $2,855
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Oak Hill Apartments

45600 Oak Hill BlvdShelby 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 Lakeside Apartments priced from $825. The Block at Sterling Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sterling Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$840
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$885
Balmoral Arms Apartments1-Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$930
Utica Town1B/1B1BR,1BA$945
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$972
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$1,005
Kingsley1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large1BR,1BA$1,015
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of June 22, 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 Venetian Village 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 $1,108 with a $1.01 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$1.01
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.25
Maple Creek ApartmentsVineyard2BR,1BA$1.29
Clinton Place Apartments2 B/1 B Lower2BR,1BA$1.28
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Lakeside Village Apartments1G1BR,1BA$1.32
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Sterling KnollsThe Columbia2BR,1BA$1.31
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER9125 1 Bed / 1 Bath Lower Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.39

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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 $825 at Lakeside 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 $925 at Lakeside 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 $1,831.

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