Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI from $600 (93 Rentals)

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Shoreline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

44315 Sunnyside DrSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Rudgate Manor
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rudgate Manor

5150 Rudgate CircleSterling Heights, MI 48310
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Legacy at Shoreline
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Legacy at Shoreline

44197 Hayes RdSterling Heights, MI 48313
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Sterling Heights, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling Heights, MI is a Studio unit found at The Block at Sterling Heights in the Warren Con neighborhood priced from $795. Colonial Manor in the South Warren neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at Sterling HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Colonial Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$845
Silverstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Balmoral Arms ApartmentsStandard 1-Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Sterling KnollsThe Briarmeade1BR,1BA$900
Garfield Plaza Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Harlo ApartmentsTimber1BR,1BA$908
Carlyle PlaceA1BR,1BA$941
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$945
Sterling Troy Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling Heights area is the $1.32 price per square foot Arlington II - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entr... Model at Ashford Apartments in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Sterling Heights apartment is the 1450 Model at Garland Apartments starting at $1,755 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the North Rose Estates 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.
Ashford ApartmentsArlington II - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entr...2BR,2BA$1.32
Garland Apartments14502BR,2.5BA$1.21
43085 Burlington Dr, Unit Stafford Village North43085 Burlington Dr2BR,2BA$1.29
Harlo ApartmentsCottonwood2BR,1BA$1.29
Shelby Oaks TownhomesFox Lane 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.14
Stephan ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Utica ManorUtica Manor2BR,1BA$1.19
Colonial Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Maple Grove ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$1.18
Garfield CommonsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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Sterling Heights, MI

Ranked #39

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3.5
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Getting Around Sterling Heights, MI

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sterling Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sterling Heights is at The Block at Sterling Heights listed at $795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Heights Apartment is $845 at Colonial Manor.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling Heights is starting from $945 at Colonial Manor.

What is the most affordable Sterling Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Club of Rochester Hills and starts from $1,500.

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