1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sterling, NE (38 Rentals)

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Sterling, NE Local Guide

Largest Available Sterling and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, NE is found at The Villas at Wilderness Ridge in the Southern Hills neighborhood and is 1,038 square feet priced from $1,447. Stone Ridge Estates Apartments & Duplexes has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,030 square feet and currently listed start at $1,651. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Villas at Wilderness RidgeBirch1,038 Sq Ft$1,447
Stone Ridge Estates Apartments & DuplexesLapis1,030 Sq Ft$1,651
East Lake FlatsMaverick1,007 Sq Ft$1,395
The Flats at 84Hampstead994 Sq Ft$1,312
Brynwood at Wilderness RidgeWolf with Den972 Sq Ft$1,865
Pine Lake Heights ApartmentsMadison II952 Sq Ft$1,216
Williamsburg Park ApartmentsRoanoke River923 Sq Ft$1,170
The Donovan Apartment HomesA4R889 Sq Ft$1,230
Lodge at Heritage LakesCrown Point888 Sq Ft$1,120
AristosGenoa882 Sq Ft$1,335

Cheapest Available Sterling and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, NE is the Units Model starting from $795 at 723 Ella St . The second most affordable Sterling 1 Bedroom is the Imperial Model at Pine Lake Heights Apartments starting at $990 in the Southern Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sterling is currently $1,284. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
723 Ella StUnits$795
Pine Lake Heights ApartmentsImperial$990
Rockledge Oaks ApartmentsA$1,005
East Lake FlatsCordell$1,050
Wilderness Brook ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,100
Wilderness Hills South ApartmentsB2/B3$1,100
Lodge at Heritage LakesCrown Point$1,120
Highpointe by BroadmoorDenali$1,125
Williamsburg Park ApartmentsRoanoke River$1,170
Level at Village GardensIris$1,199

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sterling, NE

Ranked #31

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Sterling, NE

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sterling with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sterling is at 723 Ella St listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is $1,284.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sterling is a 1,038 square feet unit starting from $1,447 at The Villas at Wilderness Ridge.

What is the average size for Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sterling is currently 605 sq ft.

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