Cheap Homes for Rent in Sterling, MA from $1,600 (17 Rentals)

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property at 6 Blossom St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,800

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$1,600

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 740 Central St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 30

740 Central St, Unit Riverer

740 Central St
LeominsterMA01453
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

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property at 64 Lorchris St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

64 Lorchris St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 30 Marcello Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Marcello Ave

LeominsterMA01453
property at 210 Mt Elam Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420
property at 210 6th St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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210 6th St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 303 N Lake Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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303 N Lake Ave

WorcesterMA01605

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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 35 Hazen Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Hazen Rd

ShirleyMA01464
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
property at 5 Bufton Farm Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5 Bufton Farm Rd

ClintonMA01510

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property at 26 Mountainshire Dr

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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26 Mountainshire Dr

WorcesterMA01606

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 $1,348. 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$1,348
40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,446
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Jack's Mill on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Stratton Hill Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA and Nearby

As of June 14, 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 in the starting from $2,335. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the The Chestnut - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills starting at $3,138 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Birchwood HillsThe Chestnut - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Riverside Commons3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.84
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.07
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.69
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
The Retreat at MarlboroughTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1132 SF)2BR,2BA$2.25
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
92 on North MainC2031BR,1BA$1.66
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling

What type of rentals are currently available in Sterling?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Sterling, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $8,907. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sterling ranging from $1,600 to $4,900.

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 $1,600 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,020.

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