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
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Garfield Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Commons

17673 Kingsbrooke CirClinton Township, MI 48038
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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 Lakeside Apartments priced from $825. Polo Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Polo GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
Garfield Plaza ApartmentsBasic 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$900
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath S1BR,1BA$920
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$977

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, MI

As of January 11, 2026 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 2/1.5 THM Model at 2 Bed / 2 Bath Sterling Heights Townhome - Awesome Home, even Better Location starting at $1,313 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Sterling-Heights 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
2 Bed / 2 Bath Sterling Heights Townhome - Awesome Home, even Better Location2/1.5 THM2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Lakeside Terrace ApartmentsCascades2BR,2BA$1.39
Clinton Place Apartments2 B/1 B Lower2BR,1BA$1.40
Polo GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Hanover Court Apartments1x1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.31
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.34
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?

The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is Lakeside Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $1,784.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmhurst?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Elmhurst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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