
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MI from $400 (23 Rentals)
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501 S University Ave

801 Lafayette Ave

612 N Arnold St

5149 US-23

813 Sheridan Ave
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1717 King St
Sterling, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sterling Studio Apartments | $803 | $600 | $1,050 |
Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $962 | $438 | $1,620 |
Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $512 | $3,500 |
Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $576 | $2,250 |
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Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Lakeview Mobile Home Park priced from $550. Rest All Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakeview Mobile Home Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
Rest All Suites | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Garfield Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
Lux off Washington | Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MI and Nearby
As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath 2-Story + Basement Model at Freeland Rental Homes - Freeland/Bay City, MI in the starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at BiBi's Paradise Villas starting at $2,250 with a $1.54 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Freeland Rental Homes - Freeland/Bay City, MI | 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath 2-Story + Basement | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
BiBi's Paradise Villas | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments | The Jason | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Heritage Arms | The Curry | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Lakeview Mobile Home Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
55+ Country Meadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Horizon Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Garfield Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 $600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $700 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 $550 at Lakeview Mobile Home Park.
What is the most affordable Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments and starts from $1,209.
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