Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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38261 Fairway Ct, Unit 95c

38261 Fairway Ct
Clinton TownshipMI48038

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Garfield Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Commons

17673 Kingsbrooke CirClinton Township, MI 48038
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Rivers Edge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rivers Edge

38000 Le Chateau BlvdClinton Township, MI 48038
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$1,200

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38255 Fairway Ct

Clinton TownshipMI48038

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Elmhurst, Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MI priced from $933. Garfield Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,013. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$933
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,013
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR,1BA$1,015
Lakeside Village Apartments1G1BR,1BA$1,120
Carlyle PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,145
Legacy at Shoreline2B Original Style2BR,1BA$1,195
Lakeside Terrace ApartmentsMalibu1BR,1BA$1,305
Clinton Place Apartments2 B/1 B Lower2BR,1BA$1,315
Stonefield of Clinton 55+ Senior LivingThe Diamond1BR,1BA$1,695
Montclair at Partridge CreekDelacroix Townhome Laminate2BR,2BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, MI

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.66 price per square foot Delacroix Townhome End Laminate View Model at Montclair at Partridge Creek in the in the Clinton Township neighborhood starting from $2,470. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 2 B/1 B Lower Model at Clinton Place Apartments starting at $1,315 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Clinton Township neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Montclair at Partridge CreekDelacroix Townhome End Laminate View2BR,2.5BA$1.66
Clinton Place Apartments2 B/1 B Lower2BR,1BA$1.48
Legacy at Shoreline2B Updated Style2BR,1BA$1.52
Rivers Edge2 Bed 1 Bath Single Section2BR,1BA$1.43
Lakeside Village Apartments1GR1BR,1BA$1.65
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Catamaran2BR,1BA$1.48
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Lakeside Terrace ApartmentsMalibu1BR,1BA$1.68
Carlyle PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.64
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR,1BA$1.49

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $933 at Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MI.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst is starting from $1,195 at Legacy at Shoreline.

What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivers Edge and starts from $1,399.

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