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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Durham ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Polo GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsStandard 1-Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2/1.5 THM Model at 2 Bed / 2 Bath Sterling Heights Townhome - Awesome Home, even Better Location in the in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood starting from $1,313. The second greatest value Downtown Sterling Heights apartment is the Upgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Balmoral Arms Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Sterling-Heights 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.
2 Bed / 2 Bath Sterling Heights Townhome - Awesome Home, even Better Location2/1.5 THM2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsUpgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Classic Haven2BR,1BA$1.33
Polo GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$1.17
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER4107 1 Bed / 1 Bath Barrier Free Lower Level1BR,1BA$1.29
Hanover Court Apartments1x1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.31
Durham ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Downtown Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sterling Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sterling Heights?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI with pricing that ranges from $785 to $2,400. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sterling Heights ranging from $1,099 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Sterling Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Sterling Heights ranges from $1,099 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,370.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!