Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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St. George Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. George Tower

42250 Hayes RdClinton Township, MI 48038
Senior Living
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Garfield Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Commons

17673 Kingsbrooke CirClinton Township, MI 48038

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 Lakeside Apartments priced from $825. Carlyle Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $933. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$933
Legacy at Shoreline1B1BR,1BA$950
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$985
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola Platinum1BR,1BA$996

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, MI

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.21 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Garland Apartments in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $1,755. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 2 B/2 B Lower Model at Clinton Place Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Elmhurst 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.
Garland ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Clinton Place Apartments2 B/2 B Lower2BR,2BA$1.42
Lakeside Village Apartments2B1WD2BR,1BA$1.45
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Catamaran Platinum2BR,1BA$1.60
Kings Arms20E - 2 Br. Earl2BR,1BA$1.41
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Hanover Court Apartmentskg1X1 - kg1X11BR,1BA$1.28
Lakeside Terrace ApartmentsMalibu1BR,1BA$1.60
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmhurst, Sterling Heights, MI

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Sterling Heights, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $825 at Lakeside Apartments.

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 $925 at Lakeside Apartments.

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