
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
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Sterling, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Sterling Studio Apartments | $2,160 | $1,886 | $2,939 |
Cheap Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,743 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $1,722 | $9,285 |
Cheap Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $2,410 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA
Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $1,495 to $12,646 with an overall median price of $3,802. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Grovewood at $1,795, Mercure Business Park at $1,596, and Countryside at $1,722. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sterling Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Grovewood | $3,108 | $1,795 | 130 |
Mercure Business Park | $3,299 | $1,596 | 55 |
Countryside | $3,700 | $1,722 | 40 |
Countryside Potomac Falls | $3,700 | $1,722 | 37 |
Dulles Town Center | $3,700 | $1,722 | 41 |
Potomac Falls | $3,700 | $1,722 | 40 |
Staverton West | $3,700 | $1,722 | 80 |
Sterling Park | $3,775 | $1,722 | 90 |
Outer Ashburn Sterling | $3,795 | $1,722 | 47 |
Steeplechase | $3,895 | $1,722 | 36 |
Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Cascade Village in the Sterling Park neighborhood priced from $1,722. Makers Rise in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,738. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cascade Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,722 |
Makers Rise | A01W - Income Limits Apply | Studio,1BA | $1,738 |
Muirfield Woods Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $2.00 price per square foot 605 Center St Model at 605 Center St, Unit #104 in the in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the Caroline Diamond Model at Townes at Herndon starting at $2,961 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood. 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. |
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605 Center St, Unit #104 | 605 Center St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Townes at Herndon | Caroline Diamond | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Acclaim at Sterling | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
Reserve at Town Center | HICKORY | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
ICON at Dulles | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1038 SF C9 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Dulles Greene | Biltmore | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartments | C-2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Parkridge Gardens | 2 bed, 1 bath renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Cascade Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
The Mark at Dulles Station Apartments | Monte Carlo | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sterling?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sterling is under $2,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling?
The cheapest apartment in Sterling is Cascade Village which is listed at $1,743, while the average apartment in Sterling costs $3,802.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sterling?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 70 regular apartments in Sterling that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sterling?
Cheap apartments in Sterling have an average cost of $195 which is $3,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling.
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