Cheap Apartments for Rent near Sterling, MI from $578 (44 Rentals)

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property at 2705 McCarty Rd
$688

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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2705 McCarty Rd

SaginawMI48603

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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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North Star Rentals
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Star Rentals

1119 W Lake StTawas City, MI 48763
Corporate Housing
property at 320 N Cedar St
$800 - $850
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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320 N Cedar St

SanfordMI48657

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4640 Fox Pointe Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4640 Fox Pointe Dr

4640 Fox Pointe DrBay City, MI 48706
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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 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Apartments priced from $598. Rest All Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$598
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio, 1BA$625
Pineview Apartments (55 and older community)1 bedroom standard1BR, 1BA$640
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR, 1BA$700
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio, 1BA$735
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms2BR, 1BA$779
Lux off WashingtonLuxury Studio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$799
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR, 1BA$825
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR, 1BA$850
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MI and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.27 price per square foot 5a Two Bedroom Model at Birchwood Pointe in the Downtown Midland MI neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the Robin Oaks - B01 Model at Robin Oaks in the Downtown Midland MI neighborhood starting at $970 with a $1.02 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 Pointe5a Two Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.27
Robin OaksRobin Oaks - B012BR, 1BA$1.02
Center City Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.29
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms Non Smoking2BR, 1BA$1.02
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.13
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.25
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR, 1BA$1.04
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR, 1BA$1.31
Parkside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.04
Pineview Apartments (55 and older community)1 bedroom standard1BR, 1BA$1.18

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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 $598 at Parkside 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 $630 at Parkside Apartments.

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