Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling-Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (52 Rentals)

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Balmoral Arms Apartments
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$895 - $1,450

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Base Rent$895 - $1,450
Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 30

Balmoral Arms Apartments

8129 Independence DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Ava Sterling Apartments
$955 - $1,405

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Base Rent$955 - $1,405
Total Monthly Price$955 - $1,405
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ava Sterling Apartments

8301 16 1/2 Mile RdSterling Heights, MI 48312
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Shoal Creek
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$1,260 - $2,760

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Base Rent$1,260 - $2,760
Total Monthly Price$1,260 - $2,760
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Shoal Creek

34350 Ryan RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8401 18 Mile Rd, Unit 160

8401 18 Mile Rd
Sterling HeightsMI48313

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Laurel Valley
$1,435 - $2,274

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Base Rent$1,435 - $2,274
Total Monthly Price$1,435 - $2,274
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Laurel Valley

36200 Dequindre RdSterling Heights, MI 48310
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Shoreline Apartments
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Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Durham Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durham Apartments

37933 Durham DrSterling Heights, MI 48312
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Rudgate Manor
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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 Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights priced from $795. Balmoral Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. 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
Balmoral Arms Apartments1-Bed | 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$895
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR, 1BA$935
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Sterling Suite1BR, 1BA$955
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR, 1BA$960
Maple Creek ApartmentsMeadow1BR, 1BA$995
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR, 1BA$1,015
Sterling Troy Apartments1 Bedroom HALL ENTRY1BR, 1BA$1,030
Kingsley1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large1BR, 1BA$1,035
Hanover Court Apartments1x1 DLX - 1x1 DLX1BR, 1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling-Heights, MI

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling-Heights area is the $1.21 price per square foot Canopy Model at Maple Grove Apartments in the North Warren neighborhood starting from $1,209. The second greatest value Sterling-Heights apartment is the kg2X1 - kg2X1 Model at Hanover Court Apartments in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood starting at $1,240 with a $1.24 price per square foot. 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.
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR, 1BA$1.21
Hanover Court Apartmentskg2X1 - kg2X12BR, 1BA$1.24
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsLuxury 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.30
Ava Sterling ApartmentsThe Classic Haven2BR, 1BA$1.39
Legacy at Shoreline2B Updated Style2BR, 1BA$1.52
Maple Creek ApartmentsMeadow1BR, 1BA$1.24
Somerset Manor East Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.41
Sterling Troy Apartments1 BD Private Entry1BR, 1BA$1.42
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade Upgrade1BR, 1BA$1.44
Kings Arms101 - 1 Br. Becket1BR, 1BA$1.49

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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 $795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling-Heights Apartment is $935 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 $1,050 at Sterling Knolls.

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

The best deal on a cheap Sterling-Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northview Park and starts from $1,764.

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