
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling Forest, NY from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Monroe Commons

Devon Woods

Hearthstone Apartments

Alpine Village

Berkeley Square

Wilson Manor

Mall & Starview Gardens
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Pulaski

Sycamore Crest 55+ Senior Apartments

Brookside Garden Apartments

Airmont Gardens 55+ Senior Apartments

Harriman Woods Apartments

Lamplight Village Apartments

Country Village Towers

Boulder Hills at Wantage
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Sleepy Hollow Gardens

Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes

Waterfall Village

Montebello Commons

Kinnelon Ridge

Mountain Top Estates

Woodbury Gardens

Ramapo Gardens
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Catherine Street

Lakeside Residence

Pompton Hills

Lindvale Gardens

Theta Grove

Meridia Pompton Lakes

One Five on Washington

Residences at Choctaw
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4 Village Way

620 Jersey Ave

48 West St

1003 Parkview Dr

1 Scotts Way

6303 Richmond Rd

4 School House Ln

1 Blooms Corners Rd
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Carey Ave Apartments

Avalon Bloomingdale

9 MacDonald Rd
Sterling Forest, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Forest Studio Apartments | $4,650 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Sterling Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $495 | $3,402 |
| Sterling Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $1,297 | $5,205 |
| Sterling Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $2,800 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Sterling Forest Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling Forest, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Green Apartments priced from $495. Devon Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $914. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling Forest apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Green Apartments | LG1 | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
| Devon Woods | 2nd Fl 1br | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| Hearthstone Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Wilson Manor | Small One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Sycamore Crest 55+ Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 55+ Senior Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Airmont Gardens 55+ Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Country Village Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,949 |
| Montebello Commons | Lower Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Mountain Top Estates | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Forest, NY and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling Forest area is the $1.93 price per square foot $2.66/sq.ft. - The Gibraltar Model at The Commons in the in the Stonegate neighborhood starting from $3,470. The second greatest value Sterling Forest apartment is the 8 Ridgefield Rd 101 Model at Mountain Ridge at Sussex starting at $2,550 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Briar Crest at Crystal Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commons | $2.66/sq.ft. - The Gibraltar | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Mountain Ridge at Sussex | 8 Ridgefield Rd 101 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Kinnelon Ridge | $2.19/sq.ft. - The Avon | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Lindvale Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Lamplight Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
| Montebello Commons | Lower Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Rolling Gardens Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Liberty Green Apartments | LG1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| Devon Woods | 1st Fl 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Hearthstone Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Forest Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Forest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Forest Apartment is $495 at Liberty Green Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Forest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling Forest is starting from $2,100 at Mountain Top Estates.
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