
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA from $1,057 (47 Rentals)
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Northgate Meadows

21 Newell Hill Rd

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Riverside Village Apartments

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Heritage Gardens

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Presidential Park Apartments

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Leominster Gardens

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Riverside Commons

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1906 Main St, Unit Studio
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The Fitchburg Arts Community

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Stratton Hill Park Apartments

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Liberty Place Apartments

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Moran Square

740 Central St

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Town and Country Apartments

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Towne Lyne Village

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Sutton Estates

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Ledgewood Court Apartments
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Meadowbrook Village

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The Falls at 124 Water

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The Retreat at Marlborough

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James Corner

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The Phoenix

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Lofts at Lancaster Mills

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Jack's Mill on Main

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The Rockwell

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The Fairways

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Audubon Plantation Ridge

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Residences at Solomon Pond

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92 on North Main

Silver Leaf Terrace

Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

24 Mt Globe St

21 Waverly St

52-54 Johnson St
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Brooks Pond

123 Litchfield Pines Dr

The Kiln

210 Mt Elam Rd

North Village Lofts

98-100 Snow St

7 Pearl St

843 Main St

8 Highland St, Unit 1
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819 Westminster Hill Rd

113 Brooks St
Sterling, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Sterling Studio Apartments | $1,655 | $1,225 | $2,500 |
| Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,300 | $9,653 |
| Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,519 | $8,652 |
| Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $1,057 | $4,060 |
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Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at Riverside Village Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $1,057. Stratton Hill Park Apartments in the Greendale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Riverside Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR, 1BA | $1,057 |
| Stratton Hill Park Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,525 |
| Moran Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1,600 |
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR, 1BA | $1,625 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,691 |
| Towne Lyne Village | 1x1 750 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,695 |
| Ledgewood Court Apartments | One Bedroom-Standard | 1BR, 1BA | $1,700 |
| The Kiln | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,795 |
| The Retreat at Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (874 SF) | 1BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA and Nearby
As of September 26, 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 starting from $2,335. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 2 bedroom Market Model at Riverside Commons in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting at $1,625 with a $0.99 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lofts at Lancaster Mills | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.29 |
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
| Birchwood Hills | The Chestnut - 2BR with Loft | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.90 |
| 115 Redemption Rock Trl, Unit Unit A | 115 Redemption Rock Trl | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.80 |
| Northgate Meadows | 2 Bed B | 2BR, 2BA | $1.80 |
| Yarn Works | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.02 |
| Riverside Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Presidential Park Apartments | 2BE | 2BR, 1BA | $1.90 |
| 1906 Main St, Unit Studio | 1906 Main St | Studio, 1BA | $1.56 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.89 |
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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 Stratton Hill Park Apartments listed at $1,525.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $1,691 at Town and Country Apartments.
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 $1,600 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 Riverside Village Apartments and starts from $1,057.
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