Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA (172 Rentals)

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Wyatt
$2,074 - $4,274
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$1,980 - $4,180
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Wyatt

23550 Innovation AveSterling, VA 20166
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Pax Place at Cascades
$3,256 - $3,731
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$3,100 - $3,575
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Pax Place at Cascades

46303 McClellan WaySterling, VA 20165
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The Jameson at Kincora
$2,123 - $3,661
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$2,092 - $3,630
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The Jameson at Kincora

20725 Wood Quay DrSterling, VA 20166
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Chase Heritage
$1,883 - $3,285
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$1,787 - $3,189
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Chase Heritage

1212 Chase Heritage CirSterling, VA 20164
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property at 20543 Warburton Bay Sq

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20543 Warburton Bay Sq

SterlingVA20165

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property at 46802 Lawnes Creek Ter

$3,695

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$3,695

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$3,695

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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46802 Lawnes Creek Ter

SterlingVA20165
property at 201 N Emory Dr

$2,262

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$2,200
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$62

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$2,262

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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201 N Emory Dr, Unit 4

201 N Emory Dr
SterlingVA20164

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property at 21630 Hawksbill High Cir

$2,850 - $3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

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property at 21216 McFadden Square

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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21216 McFadden Square

SterlingVA20165
property at 22943 Whitehall Terrace

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

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property at 22963 Whitehall Terrace

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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property at 21773 Baldwin Square

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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21773 Baldwin Square

SterlingVA20164
property at 18 Brookmeade Ct

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

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18 Brookmeade Ct

SterlingVA20165

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property at 129 Bickel Ct

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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129 Bickel Ct

SterlingVA20165
property at 42595 Burbank Terrace

$2,950 - $2,995

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$2,950

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$2,950

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42595 Burbank Terrace

SterlingVA20166
property at 47574 Comer Square

$3,299

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$3,299

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$3,299

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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47574 Comer Square

SterlingVA20165
property at 42587 Pitlochry Ter

$3,350

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$3,350

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$3,350

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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42587 Pitlochry Ter

SterlingVA20166
property at 32 Bickel Ct

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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32 Bickel Ct

SterlingVA20165
property at 21214 Millwood Square

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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21214 Millwood Square

SterlingVA20165
property at 1042 Margate Ct

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1042 Margate Ct

SterlingVA20164
property at 1102 S Buckingham Rd

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1102 S Buckingham Rd

SterlingVA20164

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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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