
Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL Under $1,200 (71 Rentals)


Northland Park Apartments

1602 16th Ave

1501 W 4th St

1501 W 4th St

1501 W 4th St

201 5th Ave, Unit 4

Sterling Townhomes

3rd Avenue Apartments

3rd Avenue Apartments
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Sinnissippi Townhomes

Sterling Manor Apartments

The LUX off Archer

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Cottage Bluff Apartments

Crowne Forest

Bend Apartments

Valley Bluff Townhomes

Springs at Bettendorf Apartments

Deer Valley Apartments

5425 Valley Dr
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Riverside Apartments and Townhomes

Old Orchard Estates

103 W Railroad St

Iowa Mutual Lofts

The Villas at Devils Glen

Willis Senior Lofts

The Avenues At East Moline

Greenfield

Westwinds

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Washington Senior Apartments
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Nottingham West Apartments

Dixon River Apartments

MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE

Pine View

PARK RUN APARTMENTS

301 N 1st St

534 E Wyandotte St

217 W Homer St

406 E Prospect Terrace

736 N Ottawa Ave
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602 E Empire St

1131 S High Ave

437 E Marion St, Unit 2E

621 N Dixon Ave

4003 9th St

4205 8th St

511 Main Ave

811 S College Ave

507 7th Ave

2025 S Bluff Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Studio Apartments | $1,032 | $625 | $1,504 |
| Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $669 | $1,732 |
| Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $670 | $3,250 |
| Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $757 | $2,900 |
| Sterling 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $2,025 | $3,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling
How much are Studio apartments in Sterling?
There are currently 18 Studio Apartments in Sterling with rent ranges from $625 to $1,504 with an average price of $1,032.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Sterling Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Sterling ranges from $669 to $1,732 with an average monthly rent of $1,218.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Sterling range from $670 to $3,250. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,370.
How expensive are Sterling Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 33 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Sterling on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $757 to $2,900 - averaging $1,690 for the location.
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