
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling-Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sterling-Heights area of Sterling Heights.


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Sterling-Heights, Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling-Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling-Heights Studio Apartments | $905 | $795 | $1,499 |
| Sterling-Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $785 | $1,674 |
| Sterling-Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $925 | $2,020 |
| Sterling-Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,599 | $2,445 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Sterling-Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI.
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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 Durham Apartments priced from $785. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Block at Sterling Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Ashgrove | One Bed One Bath S | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Ava Sterling Apartments | The Sterling Suite | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Kimberly Club Apartments | 1 Bed With Patio/Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Hanover Court Apartments | 1x1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Kings Arms | 101 - 1 Br. Becket | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Tigris Tower | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,081 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling-Heights, MI
As of February 03, 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 Upgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Balmoral Arms Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Commons | Kensington Upgraded | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Balmoral Arms Apartments | Upgraded 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Maple Creek Apartments | Vineyard | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Olivewood Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom (Renovated) | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Hanover Court Apartments | 1x1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Ava Sterling Apartments | The Sterling Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Kings Arms | 101 - 1 Br. Becket | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Durham Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $1,081.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling-Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Sterling-Heights is Durham Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Sterling-Heights costs $1,844.
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 19 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 $216 which is $1,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling-Heights.
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