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

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Northgate Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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Jefferson Mills
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$1,550 - $3,200
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$1,550 - $3,200

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$1,550 - $3,200
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Mills

1665 Main StJefferson, MA 01522
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The Rockwell
$1,899 - $3,871
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$1,899 - $3,871

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$1,899 - $3,871
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Rockwell

12 Tyler RdBerlin, MA 01503
Luxury
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Audubon Plantation Ridge
$2,060 - $6,888
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$2,035 - $6,863
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$25

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$2,060 - $6,888
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Audubon Plantation Ridge

511 Plantation StWorcester, MA 01605
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Halstead Holden
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$2,380 - $3,200
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$2,380 - $3,200

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Halstead Holden

90 Central ParkHolden, MA 01520
Luxury
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Yarn Works
$2,399 - $2,594
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$2,399 - $2,594

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$2,399 - $2,594
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15

Yarn Works

1428 Main StFitchburg, MA 01420
Family Friendly
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Silver Leaf Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Leaf Terrace

42 Terrace DrLeominster, MA 01453
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21 Waverly St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Waverly St

21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,825

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$1,600

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$1,600

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740 Central 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 327 Main St

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

327 Main St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 73 Kingsbury St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 7 Beacon St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

7 Beacon St

LeominsterMA01453

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property at 41 Fairmount Pl

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

41 Fairmount Pl

LeominsterMA01453
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98-100 Snow St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98-100 Snow St

98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 653 Plantation St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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653 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 72 Patterson Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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72 Patterson Rd

ShirleyMA01464
property at 39 Pleasant St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Pleasant St

NorthboroughMA01532
property at 46 Franklin St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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46 Franklin St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 104 Green Hill Pkwy

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

104 Green Hill Pkwy

WorcesterMA01605
property at 7 Central St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Central St

HudsonMA01749
property at 819 Westminster Hill Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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819 Westminster Hill Rd

FitchburgMA01420
property at 29 Beech St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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29 Beech St

FitchburgMA01420

Worcester's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,269
40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,446
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Liberty Place Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Jack's Mill on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Stratton Hill Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Jefferson Mills1 bed / 1 bath C06s1BR,1BA$1,750
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,850
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at Lancaster Mills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Riverside Commons3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.84
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.82
92 on North MainA2252BR,1BA$1.60
Arrive LunenburgChesapeake2BR,2BA$2.34
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.57
Liberty Place Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Green Hill Park Apartments WorcesterThe Emerald Updated2BR,1BA$2.07
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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