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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 Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights in the North Warren neighborhood priced from $795. Lakeside Apartments in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Colonial Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$845
Somerset Manor East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Kings Pointe Apartments - Warren, MI1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling Heights area is the $1.21 price per square foot Bloomfield II - Balcony Unit with Private Entry... Model at Ashford Apartments in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Sterling Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Garland Apartments starting at $1,755 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Elmhurst 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.
Ashford ApartmentsBloomfield II - Balcony Unit with Private Entry...2BR,2BA$1.21
Garland ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Spring Hill3 Beds | 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.13
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsUpgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$1.17
Colonial Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Kings Pointe Apartments - Warren, MI1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Sterling Heights?

There are currently 218 Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI with pricing that ranges from $785 to $5,260. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sterling Heights ranging from $900 to $7,000.

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 $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,928.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sterling Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sterling Heights range from $1,300 to $5,260, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,229.

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