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
2 Bedroom Apartments

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 2 Beds unit found at Riverside Commons in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,400. The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,624. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Commons2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,400
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,624
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725
Stratton Hill Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA and Nearby

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.89 price per square foot The Bayberry Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the North Leominster neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 2 Bed C Model at Northgate Meadows starting at $2,400 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the West Side 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.
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Northgate Meadows2 Bed C2BR,2BA$1.97
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.50
Brookside Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.20
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Towne Lyne Village2x1 10002BR,1BA$2.21
Stratton Hill Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
The Retreat at MarlboroughOne Bedroom One Bath (874 SF)1BR,1BA$2.51
Jack's Mill on MainThe Lofts1BR,1BA$2.27
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

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

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 The Rockwell listed at $1,899.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $1,624 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 $1,400 at Riverside Commons.

What is the most affordable Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverside Commons and starts from $1,550.

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