1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL (45 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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property at 1016 N Maple St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1016 N Maple St

PrincetonIL61356
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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 Washington Senior Apartments and is 818 square feet priced from $895. Valley Bluff Townhomes has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 807 square feet and currently listed start at $995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
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$1,486
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA707 Sq Ft$750
PARK RUN APARTMENTS1 Bed 1 Bath692 Sq Ft$645
Old Orchard EstatesThe Orchard683 Sq Ft$935
The Groves on Devils Glen1 BD/1BA with Private Garage620 Sq Ft$1,295
Iowa Mutual Lofts1 Bedroom553 Sq Ft$1,225

Cheapest Available Sterling and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 15, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, IL is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $645 at PARK RUN APARTMENTS . The second most affordable Sterling 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency Model at Pine View starting at $669 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sterling is currently $1,205. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
PARK RUN APARTMENTS1 Bed 1 Bath$645
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency$669
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$750
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom$895
Old Orchard EstatesThe Orchard$935
Valley Bluff TownhomesOne Bedroom with Large Great Room$995
Deer Valley Apartments1 Bedroom Efficiency$1,065
Iowa Mutual Lofts1 Bedroom$1,225
The Groves on Devils Glen1 BD/1 BA$1,295
Authentix Bettendorf1 BR Premier Horizon Overlook$1,303

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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 PARK RUN APARTMENTS listed at $645.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is $1,205.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sterling is a 818 square feet unit starting from $895 at Washington Senior Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sterling is currently 686 sq ft.

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