1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL (49 Rentals)

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1813 Locust St.
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1813 Locust St.

1815 Locust StSterling, IL 61081
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109 E 8th St
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109 E 8th St

109 E 8th StSterling, IL 61081
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10 W 5th St
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10 W 5th St

10 W 5th StSterling, IL 61081
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Lawrence Lofts
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Lawrence Lofts

218 1st AveSterling, IL 61081

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Authentix Bettendorf
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$1,124 - $1,265
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$833 - $2,235
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$208

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$1,041 - $2,443
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Authentix Bettendorf

7118 International DrBettendorf, IA 52722
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Springs at Bettendorf Apartments
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$1,347 - $1,969
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$917 - $2,678
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$128

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$1,045 - $2,806
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Springs at Bettendorf Apartments

3939 53rd AveBettendorf, IA 52722
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205 Sandra Ave

MendotaIL61342
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Blackhawk Apartments
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Blackhawk Apartments

406 S 3rd StOregon, IL 61061
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2088 W Galena Ave
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2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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Crowne Hill Estates
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Crowne Hill Estates

1101 W 24th StRock Falls, IL 61071
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443 2nd Ave D
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443 2nd Ave D

443 2nd Avenue DSilvis, IL 61282
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Tallgrass Townhomes
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Tallgrass Townhomes

1311 7th StDe Witt, IA 52742
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Highland Meadows
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Highland Meadows

101 Circle DrLanark, IL 61046
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Coloma Homes
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Coloma Homes

401 W 18th StRock Falls, IL 61071
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Rock Falls Apartments
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Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Crow Creek Apartments
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Crow Creek Apartments

5067 Devils Glen RdBettendorf, IA 52722
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Sterling, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Sterling and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, IL is found at The Landing of Clinton and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,225. Springs at Bettendorf Apartments in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 844 square feet and currently listed start at $1,497. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Landing of Clinton1 Bedroom 1 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$1,225
Springs at Bettendorf Apartments1 BR Grand Courtyard844 Sq Ft$1,497
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom818 Sq Ft$895
Valley Bluff TownhomesOne Bedroom with Large Great Room807 Sq Ft$995
Deer Valley Apartments1 Bedroom765 Sq Ft$1,165
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$739
Authentix Bettendorf1 BR Premier Retreat Summit744 Sq Ft$1,194
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA707 Sq Ft$750
The Groves on Devils Glen1 BD/1BA with Private Garage620 Sq Ft$1,285
Iowa Mutual Lofts1 Bedroom553 Sq Ft$1,225

Cheapest Available Sterling and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 01, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency Model starting from $669 at Pine View . The second most affordable Sterling 1 Bedroom is the 1BD/1BA Model at Dixon River Apartments starting at $675 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sterling is currently $1,129. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency$669
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA$675
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath Hallway$675
Avenues at East Moline1 Bed 1 Bath$745
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$750
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom$895
Crowne ForestOne Bedroom$953
Valley Bluff TownhomesOne Bedroom with Large Great Room$995
Old Orchard EstatesThe Orchard$1,045
Deer Valley Apartments1 Bedroom Efficiency$1,065

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sterling with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sterling is at Pine View listed at $669.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is $1,129.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sterling is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,225 at The Landing of Clinton.

What is the average size for Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sterling is currently 2,010 sq ft.

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