Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling-Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Rudgate Manor
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rudgate Manor

5150 Rudgate CircleSterling Heights, MI 48310

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Legacy at Shoreline
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy at Shoreline

44197 Hayes RdSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Riverside of Utica
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside of Utica

7677 GreeleyUtica, MI 48317
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Sterling-Heights, Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling-Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sterling-Heights area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights priced from $795. Lakeside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Sterling-Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$900
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$935
Kingsley1 BED 1 BATH LARGE1BR,1BA$985
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR,1BA$990
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$995
Sterling Troy Apartments2 BEDROOM HALL1BR,1BA$995
Tigris TowerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,025
Hanover Court Apartmentskg1X1 - kg1X11BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling-Heights, MI

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling-Heights area is the $1.15 price per square foot Upgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Balmoral Arms Apartments in the in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Sterling-Heights apartment is the Vineyard Model at Maple Creek Apartments starting at $1,370 with a $1.37 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.
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsUpgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Maple Creek ApartmentsVineyard2BR,1BA$1.37
Northview ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.44
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.01
Sterling KnollsThe Columbia Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.44
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$1.17
Hanover Court Apartmentskg1X1 - kg1X11BR,1BA$1.28
Sterling Troy Apartments*New Construction* 1 Bed Hall1BR,1BA$1.41
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$1.42
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sterling-Heights, Sterling Heights, MI

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Sterling Heights, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sterling-Heights Neighborhood in Sterling Heights, MI

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling-Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sterling-Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sterling-Heights is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling-Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Sterling-Heights is Lakeside Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Sterling-Heights costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sterling-Heights?

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 5 regular apartments in Sterling-Heights 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 Sterling-Heights?

Cheap apartments in Sterling-Heights have an average cost of $104 which is $2,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling-Heights.

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