Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (40 Rentals)

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property at 37098 Camelot Dr

$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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37098 Camelot Dr, Unit 2

37098 Camelot Dr
Sterling HeightsMI48312

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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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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
property at 38255 Fairway Ct

$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 Lakeside Apartments priced from $825. Garfield Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Garfield Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$930
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$967
Olivewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Renovated)1BR,1BA$999
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,013
Kings Arms10A - 1 Br. Astor1BR,1BA$1,020
Lakeside Village Apartments1G1BR,1BA$1,090
Clinton Place Apartments2 B/2 B Lower2BR,2BA$1,122
Carlyle PlaceB2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, MI

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 B/2 B Lower Model at Clinton Place Apartments in the in the Clinton Township neighborhood starting from $1,122. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 2B Updated Style Model at Legacy at Shoreline starting at $1,295 with a $1.52 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.
Clinton Place Apartments2 B/2 B Lower2BR,2BA$1.18
Legacy at Shoreline2B Updated Style2BR,1BA$1.52
Lakeside Village Apartments1G1BR,1BA$1.32
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.19
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Carlyle PlaceB2BR,1BA$1.44
Kings Arms10A - 1 Br. Astor1BR,1BA$1.46
Garfield Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1.61

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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 $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.

What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Montclair at Partridge Creek and starts from $2,460.

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