Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA from $900 (28 Rentals)

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Northgate Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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Ledgewood Court Apartments
$1,700 - $1,850
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$1,700 - $1,850

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Ledgewood Court Apartments

5 Goldthwaite RdWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 740 Central St

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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740 Central St, Unit J16

740 Central St
LeominsterMA01453
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Silver Leaf Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Leaf Terrace

42 Terrace DrLeominster, MA 01453
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135 Sterling St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

135 Sterling St

135 Sterling StWest Boylston, MA 01583
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property at 7 Erie Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1.25 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Erie Ave

WorcesterMA01605
property at 740 Central St

$1,375 - $1,795

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$1,575

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$1,575

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 11 Blossom St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Blossom St

LeominsterMA01453
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52-54 Johnson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
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Brooks Pond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Pond

200-1000 Brooks Pond RdLeominster, MA 01453
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property at 137 Merriam Ave

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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137 Merriam Ave

LeominsterMA01453
property at 20 Ayer Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Ayer Rd

ShirleyMA01464

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Sterling, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Moran Square in the Outer Fitchburg Leominster neighborhood priced from $1,180. Curtis Apartments in the Great Brook Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,446. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,180
Curtis Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,446
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,450
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,500
Liberty Place Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Green Hill Park Apartments WorcesterThe Jade Classic1BR,1BA$1,600
Jack's Mill on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Stratton Hill Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA and Nearby

As of February 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Lancaster Mills in the starting from $2,335. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 2 bedroom Market Model at Riverside Commons starting at $1,880 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at Lancaster Mills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.15
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$2.03
Town and Country ApartmentsThree Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.87
77 Greeley St, Unit 177 Greeley St2BR,1BA$1.67
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Towne Lyne Village2x1 10002BR,1BA$2.10
Liberty Place Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Green Hill Park Apartments WorcesterThe Jade Classic1BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sterling?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sterling is at Jack's Mill on Main listed at $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $1,180 at Moran Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is starting from $1,390 at Moran Square.

What is the most affordable Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Moran Square and starts from $2,209.

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