Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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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
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135 Sterling St

135 Sterling StWest Boylston, MA 01583
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Brooks Pond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Pond

200-1000 Brooks Pond RdLeominster, MA 01453
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Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,261. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,486. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,261
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725
Brookside Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.76 price per square foot The Bayberry Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Jefferson Mills starting at $3,200 with a $2.41 price per square foot . 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.
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Jefferson Mills3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.41
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.95
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.67
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Brookside Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Stratton Hill Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.20

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Getting Around Sterling, MA

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Residences at Solomon Pond listed at $1,750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $1,261 at The Fitchburg Arts Community.

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 $1,486 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.

What is the most affordable Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook Village and starts from $2,175.

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