Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MI from $500 (37 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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Webb Drive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webb Drive Apartments

715-717 Webb DrBay City, MI 48706
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Sterling, MI Local Guide

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
Lux off WashingtonADA Accessible Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$699
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
Northwind ForestBirch1BR,1BA$830
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$850
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Brian2BR,1BA$889
Midland Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MI and Nearby

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.18 price per square foot 5d Two Bedroom Model at Birchwood Pointe in the in the Downtown Midland MI neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the The Jason Model at Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $1.05 price per square foot . 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.
Birchwood Pointe5d Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Jason2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Sterling Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Center City Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Northwind Forestbirch fu1BR,1BA$1.33
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Woodland Place ApartmentsTimberland Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.01
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.31

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Getting Around Sterling, MI

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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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