45657 Paddington Station Ter
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,300 (42 Rentals)
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24602 Durindal Terrace, Unit Upper Level Room 1
24602 Durindal Terrace
SterlingVA20166
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$1,564 - $1,757
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCascades Village (55+)
46565 Leesburg PikeSterling, VA 20164
20973 Bluebird Sq
SterlingVA20165
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$1,825 - $3,661
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$1,794 - $3,630
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The Jameson at Kincora
20725 Wood Quay DrSterling, VA 20166
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$1,894 - $2,444
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$1,848 - $2,398
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Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
22355 Providence Village DrSterling, VA 20164
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$1,903 - $3,310
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLerner Remington
21000 Stanford SqSterling, VA 20166
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$1,905 - $12,632
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowReserve at Town Center
20723 Reserve Falls TerSterling, VA 20165
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$1,925 - $7,687
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCascades Overlook
20803 Wallingford SqSterling, VA 20165
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$1,935 - $5,355
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVillage at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes
20576 Idle Brook TerSterling, VA 20165
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$1,935 - $3,545
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLerner Windmill Parc
21258 Windmill Parc DrSterling, VA 20166
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$1,942 - $2,847
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 30Commons on Potomac Square
21282 McFadden SqSterling, VA 20165
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$1,955 - $2,425
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMuirfield Woods Apartments
21940 Muirfield CirSterling, VA 20164
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$2,039 - $4,274
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$1,945 - $4,180
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Wyatt
23550 Innovation AveSterling, VA 20166
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$2,079 - $3,717
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLerner Parc Dulles
21153 Parc Dulles SqSterling, VA 20166
21968 Box Car Square, Unit Private Pad - Furnished - Utilities Included
21968 Box Car Square
SterlingVA20166
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$2,100 - $2,720
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$2,100 - $2,720
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$2,100 - $2,720
Potomac Garden Apartments
1300 Sanderson DrSterling, VA 20164
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
William Watters House
22365 Enterprise StSterling, VA 20164
32 Bickel Ct
SterlingVA20165
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Heronview Apartments
45170 Kincora DrSterling, VA 20166
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Loudoun View Senior Living
21394 Mount Sterling TerSterling, VA 20164
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Stone Springs Apartments
42225 Glascock Field DrSterling, VA 20166
310 Lancaster Square
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6 Eric Ct
HerndonVA20170
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1063 Nicklaus Ct
HerndonVA20170
1301 Grant St
HerndonVA20170
1469 Kingstream Dr
HerndonVA20170
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$1,785 - $2,080
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 3International Apartments
831 Locust StHerndon, VA 20170
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$1,830 - $3,100
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParkridge Gardens
560 Florida AveHerndon, VA 20170
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$1,887 - $9,313
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$1,887 - $9,313
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$1,887 - $9,313
The Mark at Dulles Station
2323 Dulles Station BlvdHerndon, VA 20171
2203 Westcourt Ln
HerndonVA20170
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$1,936 - $3,994
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWesterly at Worldgate
13000 Wilkes WayHerndon, VA 20170
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12919 Alton Square
HerndonVA20170
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$1,981 - $4,113
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$1,936 - $4,068
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$1,981 - $4,113
ICON at Dulles
2341 Dulles Station BlvdHerndon, VA 20171
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$1,995 - $6,051
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMakers Rise
2311 Dulles Station BlvdHerndon, VA 20171
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$1,996 - $2,565
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$1,891 - $2,460
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$105
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$1,996 - $2,565
Station on Silver
2340 Carta WayHerndon, VA 20171
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$2,085 - $4,734
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$2,065 - $4,714
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The Point at Ridgeline
13280 Woodland Park RdHerndon, VA 20171
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Park Avenue Apartments
897-903 Park AveHerndon, VA 20170
21197 McFadden Square
CascadesVA20165
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Camden Dulles Station
2320 Dulles Station BlvdHerndon, VA 20171
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712 Bruce Ct
HerndonVA20170
609 Jefferson St
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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 | $2,230 | $1,981 | $2,883 |
| Cheap Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,564 | $3,327 |
| Cheap Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,734 | $4,347 |
| Cheap Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,326 | $2,650 | $4,274 |
| Cheap Sterling 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $994 to $7,792 with an overall median price of $3,440. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sterling Park at $1,564, Grovewood at $1,537, and Staverton West at $1,564. 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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| Sterling Park | $3,000 | $1,564 | 54 |
| Grovewood | $3,192 | $1,537 | 202 |
| Staverton West | $3,200 | $1,564 | 250 |
| Outer Ashburn Sterling | $3,208 | $1,564 | 181 |
| Countryside Potomac Falls | $3,222 | $1,564 | 121 |
| Countryside | $3,244 | $1,564 | 123 |
| Dulles Town Center | $3,244 | $1,564 | 143 |
| Potomac Falls | $3,300 | $1,564 | 131 |
| Richland Forest | $3,300 | $1,564 | 137 |
| Cascades | $3,556 | $1,564 | 55 |
Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascades Village (55+) in the Sterling Park neighborhood priced from $1,564. Parkridge Gardens in the Herndon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,830. 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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| Cascades Village (55+) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
| Parkridge Gardens | 1 bed, 1 bath unit. | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
| The Mark at Dulles Station | Monte Carlo | 1BR,1BA | $1,887 |
| Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1,894 |
| Cascades Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Village at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes | One Bedroom-555 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| Muirfield Woods Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,955 |
| Lerner Windmill Parc | Rosemary | 1BR,1BA | $1,981 |
| Makers Rise | B01W - Income Limits Apply | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Station on Silver | One Bedroom A1O | 1BR,1BA | $2,027 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $2.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at City Center Townes in the in the Countryside neighborhood starting from $3,671. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the Cameron w/Loft Model at Elms Arcola starting at $2,670 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Outer Greenway Dulles 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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| City Center Townes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.39 |
| Elms Arcola | Cameron w/Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| 605 Center St, Unit #104 | 605 Center St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Townes at Herndon | Amelia Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Dulles Greene | B4: 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Reserve at Town Center | HICKORY | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Acclaim at Sterling | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Lerner Remington | Lauren | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Cascades Village (55+) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Mark at Dulles Station | Monte Carlo | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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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 $2,027.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling?
The cheapest apartment in Sterling is Cascades Village (55+) which is listed at $1,564, while the average apartment in Sterling costs $3,440.
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 514 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 $423 which is $3,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling.
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