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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Studio Apartments | $2,152 | $1,799 | $2,826 |
Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,450 | $2,968 |
| Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $2,000 | $4,111 |
| Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $2,410 | $4,965 |
There are currently 1159 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Sterling, VA that range in price from $1,200 to $4,718. Outer Reston Herndon Corridor, Grovewood and Staverton West are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Sterling with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Reston Herndon Corridor | 515 | $2,256 | $1,200 |
| Grovewood | 131 | $2,123 | $1,595 |
| Staverton West | 79 | $2,039 | $1,450 |
| Sterling Park | 78 | $2,268 | $1,595 |
| Outer Ashburn Sterling | 44 | $2,016 | $1,595 |
| Countryside | 40 | $1,958 | $1,450 |
| Dulles Town Center | 40 | $1,953 | $1,450 |
| Countryside Potomac Falls | 39 | $1,963 | $1,450 |
| Potomac Falls | 39 | $1,963 | $1,450 |
| Oakbrook Commerce Center | 29 | $1,951 | $1,650 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, VA is found at Lerner Parc Dulles in the Countryside neighborhood and is 1,014 square feet priced from $2,210. ICON at Dulles in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 966 square feet and currently listed start at $2,367. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sterling:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerner Parc Dulles | Sequoia - Den | 1,014 Sq Ft | $2,210 |
| ICON at Dulles | 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bath 966 SF B | 966 Sq Ft | $2,367 |
| The Point at Ridgeline | Duffer (WDU) | 930 Sq Ft | $2,265 |
| Makers Rise | B13.1 - Den | 894 Sq Ft | $2,192 |
| The Jameson at Kincora | Lily | 889 Sq Ft | $1,971 |
| Chase Heritage | 1x1B | 875 Sq Ft | $1,785 |
| Passport Apartments | 11F6 | 873 Sq Ft | $2,155 |
| Lerner Remington | Lauren | 860 Sq Ft | $1,817 |
| Lerner Windmill Parc | Holly - Den | 835 Sq Ft | $2,241 |
As of February 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, VA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,650 at Cascade Village in the Sterling Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Sterling 1 Bedroom is the B11 Model at Makers Rise starting at $1,714 in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sterling is currently $2,144. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sterling:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,650 |
| Makers Rise | B11 | $1,714 |
| Westerly at Worldgate | A2 | $1,749 |
| International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,750 |
| Cascades Overlook | A1 | $1,799 |
| Village at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes | One Bedroom-555 sqft | $1,810 |
| Lerner Parc Dulles | Sagamore | $1,810 |
| Chase Heritage | 1x1B | $1,811 |
| Lerner Remington | Lauren | $1,817 |
| Parkridge Gardens | 1 bed, 1 bath unit. | $1,830 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sterling is at Cascade Village listed at $1,650.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is $2,144.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sterling is a 1,014 square feet unit starting from $2,210 at Lerner Parc Dulles.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sterling is currently 744 sq ft.
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