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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Sterling Heights, MI

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    1 BED
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095 - $2,055
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,095 - $2,055

    Oak Hill Apartments

    45600 Oak Hill Blvd, Shelby Township, MI 48317
    (947) 208-5541
  11. Laundry - Ava Sterling Apartments
    1 BED
    $980+
    2 BEDS
    $1,255+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925 - $1,350
    Required Monthly Fees$55
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$980 - $1,405

    Ava Sterling Apartments

    8301 16 1/2 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
    (586) 434-3431
  12. Interior Photo - Laurel Valley Apartments
    1 BED
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195 - $1,825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,825

    Laurel Valley Apartments

    36200 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
    (947) 218-7793
  26. 1 BED
    $895+
    2 BEDS
    $1,095+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$895 - $1,295
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,295

    Balmoral Arms Apartments

    8129 Independence Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
    (586) 200-8699
  32. 1 BED
    $895+
    2 BEDS
    $1,050+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$895 - $1,275
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,275

    Woodside Manor Apartments

    34659 Mulvey, Fraser, MI 48026
    (586) 571-9346
  40. 1 BED
    $1,055+
    2 BEDS
    $1,155+

    Polo Green

    43225 Polo Cir, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
  41. 1 BED
    $995+
    2 BEDS
    $1,175+

    Stephan Manor

    32556-32684 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48092
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Sterling Heights at a Glance

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Sterling Heights, MI Apartments for Rent

Sterling Heights is Michigan's fourth-most populous city, located about 18 miles north of Detroit in Macomb County. Those looking for apartments for rent in Sterling Heights will discover various housing options across this established suburban community, from garden-style apartment communities near Dodge Park Road to newer developments along Metropolitan Parkway.

Renting in Sterling Heights puts you close to shopping at Lakeside Mall, diverse dining options including Italian, Middle Eastern, and American restaurants along Van Dyke Avenue, and outdoor recreation at Clinton River Park. The city connects well to greater Detroit through Interstate 53 and SMART bus service, making commutes manageable for those working throughout the metro area. With a median household income around $72,000 and average one-bedroom rents near $1,098, Sterling Heights offers an affordable suburban option compared to downtown Detroit while staying close to employment centers in Troy, Warren, and nearby communities.

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Education

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Henry Ford II High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
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Adlai Stevenson High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
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Sterling Heights Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Advancepath Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
152 Students
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Bemis Junior High School

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Grades 6-8
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Frank Jeannette Jr. High School

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Grades 6-8
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Heritage Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
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Davis Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
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Grissom Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
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