
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA from $900 (51 Rentals)
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Heritage Gardens

Presidential Park Apartments

Leominster Gardens

Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

Riverside Commons

40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave

The Fitchburg Arts Community

Moran Square

Stratton Hill Park Apartments
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Jefferson Mills

Liberty Place Apartments

Jack's Mill on Main

Meadowbrook Village

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Ledgewood Court Apartments

The Falls at 124 Water

James Corner

Lofts at Lancaster Mills

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The Rockwell

Green Hill Park Apartments Worcester
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Residences at Solomon Pond

The Kiln

Towne Lyne Village

Sutton Estates

843 Main St

Town and Country Apartments

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Audubon Plantation Ridge

25 Meadow Pond Dr, Unit A, Unit A

The Fairways

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Halstead Holden
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Yarn Works

Silver Leaf Terrace

21 Waverly St

740 Central St

52-54 Johnson St

Brooks Pond

327 Main St

73 Kingsbury St

7 Beacon St

North Village Lofts
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41 Fairmount Pl

98-100 Snow St

653 Plantation St

72 Patterson Rd

39 Pleasant St

46 Franklin St

104 Green Hill Pkwy

7 Central St

819 Westminster Hill Rd

29 Beech St
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Sterling, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Studio Apartments | $1,691 | $1,125 | $2,500 |
| Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,300 | $8,184 |
| Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,934 | $1,494 | $9,610 |
| Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,296 | $1,800 | $4,075 |
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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 Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,269. 40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave in the Greendale 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| 40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,446 |
| Moran Square | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Liberty Place Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
| Jack's Mill on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Stratton Hill Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Ledgewood Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Jefferson Mills | 1 bed / 1 bath C06s | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| James Corner | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1,880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA and Nearby
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Lofts at Lancaster Mills in the starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Riverside Commons starting at $2,290 with a $1.84 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lofts at Lancaster Mills | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Riverside Commons | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
| Town and Country Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 92 on North Main | A225 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Arrive Lunenburg | Chesapeake | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Moran Square | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Liberty Place Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Green Hill Park Apartments Worcester | The Emerald Updated | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Ledgewood Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $1,269 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ 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 $1,499 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 $2,225.
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