Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (61 Rentals)

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Balmoral Arms Apartments
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$895 - $1,450

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Base Rent$895 - $1,450
Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Balmoral Arms Apartments

8129 Independence DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Ava Sterling Apartments
$955 - $1,405

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Base Rent$955 - $1,405
Total Monthly Price$955 - $1,405
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Ava Sterling Apartments

8301 16 1/2 Mile RdSterling Heights, MI 48312
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property at 8401 18 Mile Rd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8401 18 Mile Rd, Unit 160

8401 18 Mile Rd
Sterling HeightsMI48313
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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Durham Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durham Apartments

37933 Durham DrSterling Heights, MI 48312
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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
$1,110 - $2,880

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Base Rent$1,110 - $2,880
Total Monthly Price$1,110 - $2,880
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Oak Hill Apartments

45600 Oak Hill BlvdShelby Township, MI 48317
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property at 15312 Ashley Ct
$1,375

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Base Rent$1,375
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15312 Ashley Ct, Unit Ashley

15312 Ashley Ct
MacombMI48044
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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 Balmoral Arms Apartments priced from $895. The Block at Sterling Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sterling Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Balmoral Arms Apartments1-Bed | 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$895
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudio (Large)Studio, 1BA$925
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR, 1BA$935
Carlyle PlaceA1BR, 1BA$945
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR, 1BA$950
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR, 1BA$955
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR, 1BA$960
Maple Creek ApartmentsMeadow1BR, 1BA$993
Kingsley1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large1BR, 1BA$1,010
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR, 1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.43 price per square foot Kapelle Model at Encore Townhomes in the Westminister neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown Sterling Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Pointe Independent Senior Living in the Clinton Township neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $1.39 price per square foot. 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.
Encore TownhomesKapelle2BR, 2BA$1.43
Aspen Pointe Independent Senior LivingTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR, 2BA$1.39
Springhill2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR, 2BA$1.31
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR, 1BA$1.21
Hanover Court Apartmentskg2X1 - kg2X12BR, 1BA$1.24
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsLuxury 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.30
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Classic Haven2BR, 1BA$1.39
Rivers Edge2 Bed 1 Bath Single Section2BR, 1BA$1.43
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR, 1BA$1.19
Maple Creek ApartmentsMeadow1BR, 1BA$1.24

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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 $895 at Balmoral Arms 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 Sterling Knolls.

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 $1,399.

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