Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $1,100 (22 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 $795. Lakeside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sterling Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Polo GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$884
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sterling Heights area is the $1.30 price per square foot C1TH Model at Brickhaven Townhomes in the in the Westminister neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Downtown Sterling Heights apartment is the Oxford Model at Sterling Commons starting at $1,636 with a $1.36 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.
Brickhaven TownhomesC1TH2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Sterling CommonsOxford2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Aspen Pointe Independent Senior LivingTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.33
Polo GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Legacy at Shoreline2B2BR,1BA$1.29
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Hanover Court Apartments1x1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.31
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 90 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sterling Heights, MI with pricing that ranges from $785 to $3,066. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sterling Heights ranging from $1,100 to $4,000.

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 $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,108.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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