Apartments in the Downtown Sterling Heights area of Sterling Heights with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Sterling Heights Studio Apartments | $874 | $795 | $925 |
| Downtown Sterling Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $785 | $1,623 |
| Downtown Sterling Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $925 | $2,228 |
| Downtown Sterling Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,358 | $2,550 |
There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI.
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Get $1,000 off at move-in! Restrictions apply. Contact our team for more info.Expires 01-20-2026
Move In by 1/16 - Save up to $1,455 on select homes!Expires 01-20-2026
$750 Off Move-In Costs!* *Must move-in by 01/23/26. Special applies to select homes. Please call the Leasing Office for more details.Expires 01-20-2026
LIMITED TIME LEASING SPECIAL: MOVE IN TODAY AND RECEIVE UP TO TWO MONTHS FREE ON SELECT APARTMENTS HOMES!Expires 01-20-2026
Current Specials | This winter, settle in and save! Move in through 1/31/26 and receive waived admin fees and one month free.* *Restrictions may apply.Expires 01-20-2026
Special Savings of Up To $750 Off!Expires 01-20-2026
Online Leasing Promo Code: NEWYEAR - Use promo code NEWYEAR for $25 OFF Application Fees! - $25.00 off for each applicantExpires 01-20-2026
Move into one of our available apartments by 1/30 and receive 1 MONTH FREE + waived application fees (if approved)! **This offer is limited to the first 2 applicants only**Expires 01-30-2026
**Offered for a limited time** Must apply and qualify without conditions to redeem specialExpires 01-31-2026
MOVE IN BY JANUARY 31, 2026 AND RECEIVE FEBRUARY 2026 RENT FREE ON A 13 MONTH LEASE AT SHELBY OAKS APARTMENTS OR FOX LANE APARTMENTS!!!!Expires 01-31-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Move into one of our available apartments by 1/30 and receive 1 MONTH FREE + waived application fees (if approved)! **This offer is limited to the first 2 applicants only**Expires 01-30-2026
**Offered for a limited time** Must apply and qualify without conditions to redeem specialExpires 01-31-2026
MOVE IN BY JANUARY 31, 2026 AND RECEIVE FEBRUARY 2026 RENT FREE ON A 13 MONTH LEASE AT SHELBY OAKS APARTMENTS OR FOX LANE APARTMENTS!!!!Expires 01-31-2026
For a limited time, fully upgraded 1-bedroom apartments only are available with an exclusive 11-month rent special—designed to give you maximum value! Special Offer Details: ? First month rent FREE at move-in* ? Only 11 months of rent required ? Must move in by March 31st to qualify ? Fully upgraded 1-bedroom units ONLY *Important Rent Details: First month's rent will be prorated based on the remaining days in the month Move-ins after the second week of the month will be required to pay the following month’s rent at move-in ?? This is a limited-time offer and applies only to upgraded 1-bedroom units. Once these units are leased, the special ends.Expires 03-31-2026
Get $1,000 off at move-in! Restrictions apply. Contact our team for more info.Expires 01-20-2026
Move In by 1/16 - Save up to $1,455 on select homes!Expires 01-20-2026
Current Specials | This winter, settle in and save! Move in through 1/31/26 and receive waived admin fees and one month free.* *Restrictions may apply.Expires 01-20-2026
Special Savings of Up To $750 Off!Expires 01-20-2026
Online Leasing Promo Code: NEWYEAR - Use promo code NEWYEAR for $25 OFF Application Fees! - $25.00 off for each applicantExpires 01-20-2026
$750 Off Move-In Costs!* *Must move-in by 01/23/26. Special applies to select homes. Please call the Leasing Office for more details.Expires 01-20-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights is at Balmoral Arms Apartments listed at $895.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Sterling Heights is $1,448.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Sterling Heights is a 1,456 square feet unit starting from $2,002 at Redwood Shelby Township.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Sterling Heights is currently at 745 sq ft.
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