Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $1,100 (20 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

45250 Keding St, Unit 45250 Keding #203

45250 Keding St
UticaMI48317

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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 Maple Grove Apartments priced from $885. 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
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$885
The Block at Sterling HeightsN ADA StudioStudio,1BA$925
Utica TownDowntown Utica - Affordable 1 Bedroom Apartme...1BR,1BA$945
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$960
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$971

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.37 price per square foot Walker Premium Model at Brickhaven Townhomes in the in the Westminister neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Downtown Sterling Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Pointe Independent Senior Living starting at $1,550 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Clinton Township 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.
Brickhaven TownhomesWalker Premium2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Aspen Pointe Independent Senior LivingTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.25
Hanover Court Apartmentskg2X1 - kg2X12BR,1BA$1.23
Spring Hill1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Clinton Place Apartments1 B/1 B Upper1BR,1BA$1.35
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.19
Sterling KnollsThe Columbia Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.39

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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 $795 to $3,020. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sterling Heights ranging from $1,150 to $9,999.

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 $1,150 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,590.

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