2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL (60 Rentals)

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702 N 11th AveSterling, IL 61081
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218 1st Ave
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218 1st AveSterling, IL 61081

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Sterling, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Sterling and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, IL is found at Valley Bluff Townhomes and is 1,570 square feet priced from $1,550. Washington Senior Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,178 square feet and currently listed start at $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Valley Bluff TownhomesRanch with Large Great Room1,570 Sq Ft$1,550
Washington Senior Apartments2 Bedroom1,178 Sq Ft$950
Authentix Bettendorf2-2 BR Premier Retreat Summit1,069 Sq Ft$1,814
The Groves on Devils Glen2 Bedroom1,065 Sq Ft$1,735
Deer Valley Villas2 Bedroom1,033 Sq Ft$1,420
Pine View2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Balcony1,000 Sq Ft$869
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom980 Sq Ft$1,000
Springs at Bettendorf Apartments2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage972 Sq Ft$1,873
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom956 Sq Ft$973
Iowa Mutual Lofts2 Bedroom894 Sq Ft$1,250

Cheapest Available Sterling and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 20, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, IL is the 96-a Model starting from $650 at Greenfield . The second most affordable Sterling 2 Bedroom is the 2BD 1BA Model at Westwinds starting at $750 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Sterling is currently $1,442. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Greenfield96-a$650
Westwinds2BD 1BA$750
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath Hallway$775
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA$775
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3002$775
Pine View2 Bedroom 1 Bath Lower$849
Northland Park Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA$850
Washington Senior Apartments2 Bedroom$950
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom$973
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom$1,000

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Getting Around Sterling, IL

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47 / 100

Car-Dependent

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44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sterling with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Sterling is at Greenfield listed at $650.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Sterling Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is $1,442.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sterling is a 1,570 square feet unit starting from $1,550 at Valley Bluff Townhomes.

What is the average size for Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Sterling is currently 1,066 sq ft.

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