3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA (75 Rentals)

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Regal Chase
3 Bedroom Apartments

Regal Chase

45980 Regal PlzSterling, VA 20165
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Central Parke
3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Parke

20745-20919 Royal Villa TerraceSterling, VA 20165
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Lennar Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lennar Townhomes

45159 Kincora DrSterling, VA 20166

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Sterling, VA Local Guide

Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 20, 2025

There are currently 394 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Sterling, VA that range in price from $2,325 to $5,250. Outer Reston Herndon Corridor, Staverton West and Outer Ashburn Sterling are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Sterling with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outer Reston Herndon Corridor77$3,512$2,325
Staverton West34$3,695$2,412
Outer Ashburn Sterling33$3,760$2,525
Steeplechase31$3,775$2,770
Sterling Park31$3,735$2,564
Dominion Station29$3,785$2,801
Grovewood23$3,490$2,448
Potomac Falls18$3,700$2,525
Countryside17$3,700$2,525
Countryside Potomac Falls17$3,700$2,525

Largest Available Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, VA is found at Wyatt in the Sterling Park neighborhood and is 1,810 square feet priced from $3,995. Pax Place at Cascades has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,628 square feet and currently listed start at $3,780. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
WyattC9THUN1,810 Sq Ft$3,995
Pax Place at CascadesB-21,628 Sq Ft$3,780
The Elms at ArcolaEllison w/Loft1,626 Sq Ft$2,974
Chase Heritage3x2A1,556 Sq Ft$2,918
ICON at Dulles3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1482 SF KD21,482 Sq Ft$3,305
The Jameson at KincoraCharcoal1,448 Sq Ft$3,346
Cascades OverlookC11,351 Sq Ft$2,801
Village at Potomac Falls Apartment HomesThree Bedroom1,335 Sq Ft$2,765

Cheapest Available Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, VA is the Ellison Model starting from $2,001 at The Elms at Arcola in the Outer Greenway Dulles neighborhood. The second most affordable Sterling 3 Bedroom is the Three Bedroom Model at Village at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes starting at $2,770 in the Countryside neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Sterling is currently $3,463. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Elms at ArcolaEllison$2,001
Village at Potomac Falls Apartment HomesThree Bedroom$2,770
Cascades OverlookC1$2,801
Chase Heritage3x2A$2,918
ICON at Dulles3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1352 SF KD5$2,997
The Jameson at KincoraOak$3,134
WyattC4U$3,595
Pax Place at CascadesB-1$3,755

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sterling, VA

Ranked #650

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Sterling, VA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sterling with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Sterling is at The Elms at Arcola listed at $2,001.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Sterling Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is $3,463.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sterling is a 1,810 square feet unit starting from $3,995 at Wyatt.

What is the average size for Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Sterling is currently 1,462 sq ft.

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