Cheap Homes for Rent in the Sterling-Heights Neighborhood of Sterling Heights, MI from $1,350 (7 Rentals)

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8401 18 Mile Rd, Unit 160

8401 18 Mile Rd
Sterling HeightsMI48313

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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 Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights priced from $840. 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$840
Balmoral Arms Apartments1-Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling-Heights, MI

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling-Heights area is the $1.43 price per square foot Oxford Model at Sterling Commons in the in the Sterling-Heights neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Sterling-Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Northview Park starting at $1,764 with a $1.54 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 CommonsOxford2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Northview ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.54
Maple Grove ApartmentsCanopy2BR,1BA$1.23
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
Sterling Troy Apartments1 BD Private Entry1BR,1BA$1.42
Kings Arms10A - 1 Br. Astor1BR,1BA$1.46
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling-Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Sterling-Heights?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Sterling-Heights, MI with pricing that ranges from $795 to $2,850. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sterling-Heights ranging from $1,350 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sterling-Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sterling-Heights ranges from $1,350 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,360.

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