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property at 38255 Fairway Ct

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38255 Fairway Ct

Clinton TownshipMI48038
property at 8657 Kennedy Cir N

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8657 Kennedy Cir N, Unit 7

8657 Kennedy Cir N
WarrenMI48093

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property at 45250 Keding St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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45250 Keding St, Unit 45250 Keding #203

45250 Keding St
UticaMI48317

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property at 29576 City Center Dr

$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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29576 City Center Dr, Unit 4

29576 City Center Dr
WarrenMI48093

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property at 14962 Eldorado Terrace

$1,550

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$1,550
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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14962 Eldorado Terrace

WarrenMI48088
property at 31573 Green Meadow Ln

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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31573 Green Meadow Ln, Unit 133

31573 Green Meadow Ln
WarrenMI48093
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Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling Heights, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Silverstone Apartments in the Mystic Forest at the Park neighborhood priced from $883. Maple Grove Apartments in the North Warren neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silverstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$883
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$885
Garfield Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Block at Sterling HeightsN ADA StudioStudio,1BA$925
Utica TownDowntown Utica - Affordable 1 Bedroom Apartme...1BR,1BA$945
Kimberly Club Apartments1 Bed Large Lower1BR,1BA$950
Colonial Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$960
President Madison ApartmentsPrinceton1BR,1BA$963
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$971

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling Heights area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Sterling Heights Apartments in the in the Warren Con neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Sterling Heights apartment is the kg2X1 - kg2X1 Model at Hanover Court Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sterling Heights Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.92
Hanover Court Apartmentskg2X1 - kg2X12BR,1BA$1.23
Spring Hill1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.25
Stephan ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
President Madison ApartmentsPrinceton1BR,1BA$1.17
Park On Canal Apartments - Clinton Twp, MIThe Gondola1BR,1BA$1.19
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Sterling Heights?

There are currently 217 Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI with pricing that ranges from $795 to $3,020. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sterling Heights ranging from $900 to $9,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sterling Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sterling Heights ranges from $900 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,404.

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