
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Sterling, OH from $725 (33 Rentals)
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Town Place Apartments

Ten56 Apartments

Fireland Ridge Apartments

Rolling Meadows

Huntington Woods

Brookpoint Apartments

Nottingham Court Apartments 55+ Senior Living
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Brookside Village

The Arlington Apartments

Winchester Woods

Williamsburg & Portage Pointe Apartments

Valley View Apartments
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CedarBrook Apartments

Arbors of Wooster

Scottish Highlands Luxury Apartments

Integrity Medina Apartments

Northside Villas

Columbia Woods Apartments

2020 13th St SW

616 N Buckeye St
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Heritage Place

20 23rd St NW

1103 Stratford St

521 Garfield St

224 3rd St

1169 Weiser Ave

1247 Grand Blvd
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2170 17th St SW
Sterling, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Studio Apartments | $785 | $785 | $785 |
| Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $725 | $2,012 |
| Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $875 | $2,490 |
| Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $995 | $2,375 |
| Sterling 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,035 | $1,035 | $1,035 |
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Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Fireland Ridge Apartments in the South Cleveland neighborhood priced from $795. Brookpoint Apartments in the River Styx neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireland Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Brookpoint Apartments | 1 BED LOFT | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Hilltop Manor Apartments | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Rolling Meadows | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Williamsburg & Portage Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Ten56 Apartments | The Hampton | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Scottish Highlands Luxury Apartments | 1 b/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Northside Villas | B1 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1,074 |
| Columbia Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, OH and Nearby
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $0.74 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Valley View Apartments in the in the College of Wooster neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Orrville starting at $1,848 with a $1.43 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.74 |
| Redwood Orrville | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Integrity Medina Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 bath C | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Northside Villas | B1 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Rolling Meadows | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Fireland Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Hilltop Manor Apartments | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Scottish Highlands Luxury Apartments | 1 b/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Brookpoint Apartments | 1 BED LOFT | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Williamsburg & Portage Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $795 at Fireland Ridge Apartments.
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 $875 at Hilltop Manor Apartments.
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