Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling-Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (49 Rentals)

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Balmoral Arms Apartments
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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
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$980 - $1,405
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$980 - $1,405
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8

Ava Sterling Apartments

8301 16 1/2 Mile RdSterling Heights, MI 48312
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Shoal Creek
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$1,500 - $2,625
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$1,500 - $2,625
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Shoal Creek

34350 Ryan RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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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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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 $850. Maple Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Sterling-Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at Sterling HeightsN Compact StudioStudio,1BA$850
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$900
Sterling Park ApartmentsThe East Pointe1BR,1BA$940
Kings Arms10A - 1 Br. Astor1BR,1BA$945
AshgroveOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$950
Sterling Troy Apartments1 BD Private Entry1BR,1BA$950
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$980
Kingsley1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,065
Olivewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,075
Tigris TowerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling-Heights, MI

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling-Heights area is the $1.46 price per square foot Kensington Upgraded Model at Sterling Commons in the in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Sterling-Heights apartment is the 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Balmoral Arms Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.10 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 CommonsKensington Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Balmoral Arms Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Hanover Court Apartmentskg2X1 - kg2X12BR,1BA$1.26
Maple Creek ApartmentsVineyard2BR,1BA$1.29
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.31
Fieldstone ApartmentsSapphire2BR,1BA$1.47
Sterling Park ApartmentsThe Franklin2BR,1BA$1.46
Sterling Troy Apartments1 BD Private Entry1BR,1BA$1.27
Kings Arms10A - 1 Br. Astor1BR,1BA$1.35
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling-Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sterling-Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sterling-Heights is at The Block at Sterling Heights listed at $850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling-Heights Apartment is $900 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 $1,095 at Balmoral Arms 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 $1,628.

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