Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MI from $400 (17 Rentals)

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Raven Lane Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raven Lane Apartments

4495 Raven LnBay City, MI 48706
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704 N Grant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

704 N Grant St

704 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, MI is a Studio unit found at Rest All Suites priced from $625. Pine Grove Apartments in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$625
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$680
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$725
VonSteinwehr ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MI and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.25 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Sterling Crest Apartments in the starting from $1,224. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the The Extended Stay Model at Heritage Arms starting at $1,300 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Midland MI neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sterling Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Heritage ArmsThe Extended Stay2BR,1BA$1.49
Forest Glen2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Northwind Forestbirch fu1BR,1BA$1.33
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.01
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.31
VonSteinwehr ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41

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Getting Around Sterling, MI

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13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sterling?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sterling is at Rest All Suites listed at $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $680 at Pine Grove Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is starting from $850 at Horizon Court Apartments.

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