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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
Towne Lyne Village1x1 7501BR,1BA$1,695
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA and Nearby

As of August 04, 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 Two Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den Model at Yarn Works starting at $2,575 with a $1.95 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.
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.95
21 Maple St, Unit 2nd Floor21 Maple St3BR,1BA$2.08
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.67
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.06
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
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling

What type of rentals are currently available in Sterling?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $7,048. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sterling ranging from $1,350 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sterling?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sterling ranges from $1,350 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,297.

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