Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling-Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (53 Rentals)

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Balmoral Arms Apartments
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$895 - $1,450
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$895 - $1,450
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Balmoral Arms Apartments

8129 Independence DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Ava Sterling Apartments
$1,005 - $1,405
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Ava Sterling Apartments

8301 16 1/2 Mile RdSterling Heights, MI 48312
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Shoal Creek
$1,265 - $2,480
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$1,265 - $2,480
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Shoal Creek

34350 Ryan RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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Laurel Valley Apartments
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$1,365 - $2,385
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$1,365 - $2,385
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Laurel Valley Apartments

36200 Dequindre RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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$1,750

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13153 Canopy Dr, Unit 13153 Canopy Dr

13153 Canopy Dr
Sterling HeightsMI48313
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Shoreline Apartments
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Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Durham Apartments
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Durham Apartments

37933 Durham DrSterling Heights, MI 48312
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Rudgate Manor
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Rudgate Manor

5150 Rudgate CircleSterling Heights, MI 48310

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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 1 Bed unit found at Maple Grove Apartments priced from $885. The Block at Sterling Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Sterling-Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$885
The Block at Sterling HeightsN ADA StudioStudio,1BA$925
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$960
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$1,005
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR,1BA$1,025
Kingsley1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large1BR,1BA$1,030
Sterling Troy Apartments1 BD Private Entry1BR,1BA$1,065
Riverland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Tigris TowerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,081
Maple Creek ApartmentsVineyard2BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling-Heights, MI

As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling-Heights area is the $1.49 price per square foot Cascades Model at Lakeside Terrace Apartments in the in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood starting from $1,518. The second greatest value Sterling-Heights apartment is the Onyx Model at Fieldstone Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the North Warren 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.
Lakeside Terrace ApartmentsCascades2BR,2BA$1.49
Fieldstone ApartmentsOnyx2BR,2BA$1.48
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.25
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Georgian ManorThe Waterloo2BR,1BA$1.50
Riverland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Sterling Park ApartmentsThe Franklin2BR,1BA$1.46
Sterling KnollsThe Columbia Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.39
Sterling Troy Apartments1 BD Private Entry1BR,1BA$1.42
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling-Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling-Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling-Heights Apartment is $885 at Maple Grove Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling-Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling-Heights is starting from $1,090 at Maple Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sterling-Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling-Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeside Terrace Apartments and starts from $1,854.

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