Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,300 (41 Rentals)

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William Watters House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

William Watters House

22365 Enterprise StSterling, VA 20164
Senior Living
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Loudoun View Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loudoun View Senior Living

21394 Mount Sterling TerSterling, VA 20164
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Lerner Remington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Remington

21000 Stanford SqSterling, VA 20166
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Stone Springs Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Springs Apartments

42225 Glascock Field DrSterling, VA 20166
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Lerner Parc Dulles
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Parc Dulles

21153 Parc Dulles SqSterling, VA 20166
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Lerner Windmill Parc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Windmill Parc

21258 Windmill Parc DrSterling, VA 20166
Corporate Housing

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Camden Dulles Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Dulles Station

2320 Dulles Station BlvdHerndon, VA 20171
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Sterling, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA

Pricing Updated: 12/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $1,450 to $5,205 with an overall median price of $3,564. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Countryside at $1,450, Countryside Potomac Falls at $1,450, and Dulles Town Center at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sterling Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Countryside$3,216$1,45094
Countryside Potomac Falls$3,216$1,45096
Dulles Town Center$3,216$1,450108
Potomac Falls$3,216$1,45099
Staverton West$3,510$1,450223
Richland Forest$3,535$1,45087
Grovewood$3,590$1,545338
Dominion Station$3,595$1,545100
Outer Ashburn Sterling$3,595$1,545139
Steeplechase$3,595$1,450109

Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Village in the Sterling Park neighborhood priced from $1,650. Lerner Remington in the Sterling Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,681. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$1,681
Makers RiseA01.2W - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$1,738
The Jameson at KincoraIndigo1BR,1BA$1,742
Chase Heritage1x1B1BR,1BA$1,746
International Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$1,754
Westerly at WorldgateA21BR,1BA$1,754
Lerner Parc DullesValley Forge1BR,1BA$1,772
Village at Potomac Falls Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-555 sqft1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $2.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at City Center Townes in the in the Sterling Park neighborhood starting from $3,417. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 605 Center St Model at 605 Center St, Unit #104 starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City Center Townes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.23
605 Center St, Unit #104605 Center St3BR,2BA$2.00
Commons at Potomac SquareBraddock2BR,2BA$1.99
Reserve at Town CenterHICKORY2BR,2BA$2.10
Chase Heritage2x1A2BR,1BA$2.15
Cascades OverlookA1D1BR,1BA$2.38
The Elms at ArcolaAshburn1BR,1BA$2.36
Cascade Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$2.27
International Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sterling, VA

Ranked #746

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,820.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling?

The cheapest apartment in Sterling is Cascade Village which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Sterling costs $3,564.

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 281 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 $276 which is $3,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.