Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights priced from $850. Sterling Knolls has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sterling Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at Sterling HeightsN Compact StudioStudio,1BA$850
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$880
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$900
Sterling Park ApartmentsThe East Pointe1BR,1BA$940
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of April 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 Venetian Village 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
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Maple Creek ApartmentsVineyard2BR,1BA$1.29
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.31
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Kings Arms20E - 2 Br. Earl2BR,1BA$1.39
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER9125 1 Bed / 1 Bath Lower Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.39
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.36
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$1.40

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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 92 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI with pricing that ranges from $785 to $3,060. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sterling Heights ranging from $1,100 to $3,300.

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 $1,100 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,897.

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