
Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA (172 Rentals)


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20543 Warburton Bay Sq

45657 Paddington Station Ter, Unit BR#3

21968 Box Car Square, Unit Private Pad - Furnished - Utilities Included
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46802 Lawnes Creek Ter

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602 Sugarland Run Dr

21155 Whitfield Pl, Unit Suite 103

21193 Millwood Square

46051 Marble Terrace

42564 Invergordon Ter

201 N Emory Dr, Unit 4

310 Silver Ridge Dr
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21216 McFadden Square

47574 Comer Square

21630 Hawksbill High Cir

21216 McFadden Square

22943 Whitehall Terrace

22963 Whitehall Terrace

21773 Baldwin Square

21480 Mount Sterling Ter

18 Brookmeade Ct

45208 Lettermore Square
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129 Bickel Ct

42595 Burbank Terrace

47574 Comer Square

42587 Pitlochry Ter

24594 Laurel Lake Terrace

42440 Dogwood Glen Square

32 Bickel Ct

21214 Millwood Square

1042 Margate Ct

1102 S Buckingham Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Studio Apartments | $2,211 | $1,937 | $2,843 |
| Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $1,550 | $3,284 |
| Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,734 | $4,333 |
| Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,289 | $2,600 | $6,093 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Sterling?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,404 | $1,931 | $2,800 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,119 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,395 | $975 | $5,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,550 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $12,900 | $5,800 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Sterling, VA?
As of today, August 17, 2026, there are currently 172 available Sterling apartments priced from $1,550 to $6,093, with an average monthly rent of $2,485.
What Sterling neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 16 neighborhoods in the Sterling area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Crestwood with 1,821 listings, Downtown DC with 1,725 listings, and Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights with 1,552 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Sterling?
There are currently 10 Studio Apartments in Sterling with rent ranges from $1,937 to $2,843 with an average price of $2,211.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Sterling Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Sterling ranges from $1,550 to $3,284 with an average monthly rent of $2,133.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Sterling range from $1,734 to $4,333. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,634.
How expensive are Sterling Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 40 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Sterling on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $6,093 - averaging $3,289 for the location.
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