
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Elmhurst area of Sterling Heights.


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Elmhurst, Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $825 | $1,595 |
| Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $925 | $2,470 |
| Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,777 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI.
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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. Ashgrove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Ashgrove | One Bed One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Carlyle Place | A | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
| Kings Arms | 101 - 1 Br. Becket | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MI | The Gondola | 1BR,1BA | $972 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, MI
As of February 27, 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 $1,830 with a $1.46 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| 2 Bed / 2 Bath Sterling Heights Townhome - Awesome Home, even Better Location | 2/1.5 THM | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Garfield Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Garfield Plaza Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Clinton Place Apartments | 2 B/1 B Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Carlyle Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MI | The Catamaran | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Hanover Court Apartments | 1x1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Kings Arms | 101 - 1 Br. Becket | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $2,490.
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 15 regular apartments in Elmhurst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elmhurst?
Cheap apartments in Elmhurst have an average cost of $196 which is $2,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.
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