
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,300 (45 Rentals)
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21082 Gladstone Dr

Cascades Village (55+)

Cascades Overlook

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Chase Heritage

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Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Muirfield Woods Apartments

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Commons on Potomac Square

20360 Stillhouse Branch Pl
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The Jameson at Kincora

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Wyatt

21968 Box Car Square, Unit Private Pad - Furnished - Utilities Included, Unit Private Pad - Furnished - Utilities Included

Reserve at Town Center

Elms Arcola

William Watters House

Heronview Apartments

Loudoun View Senior Living
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Stone Springs Apartments

Lerner Windmill Parc

Lerner Remington

Lerner Parc Dulles

1063 Nicklaus Ct

12037 Stuart Ridge Dr

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20926 Cheyenne Terrace, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

Parkridge Gardens

12909 Alton Square
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The Point at Ridgeline

Passport Apartments

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1405 Rock Ridge Ct, Unit Basement apartment, Unit Basement apartment

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Station on Silver

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ICON at Dulles

Westerly at Worldgate

Makers Rise

Dulles Greene

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The Mark at Dulles Station

549 Florida Ave

561 Florida Ave

Park Avenue Apartments

2204 Westcourt Ln, Unit 105, Unit 105

Camden Dulles Station

1108 Shaker Woods Rd

Berkdale Apartments

12905 Alton Square
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sterling Studio Apartments | $2,236 | $1,904 | $2,785 |
| Cheap Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,550 | $3,233 |
| Cheap Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $2,050 | $4,274 |
| Cheap Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,509 | $2,588 | $7,937 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA
Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $750 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $4,629. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dominion Station at $2,100, Steeplechase at $2,600, and Countryside at $2,500. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Station | $2,600 | $2,100 | 1 |
| Steeplechase | $2,600 | $2,600 | 1 |
| Countryside | $3,300 | $2,500 | 4 |
| Sterling Park | $3,300 | $2,100 | 12 |
| Grovewood | $3,350 | $950 | 25 |
| Cascades | $3,372 | $2,000 | 7 |
| Countryside Potomac Falls | $4,987 | $2,500 | 7 |
| Outer Ashburn Sterling | $5,000 | $2,100 | 16 |
| Staverton West | $5,000 | $950 | 40 |
| Outer Reston Herndon Corridor | $5,297 | $750 | 163 |
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 $1,550. Cascades Overlook in the Countryside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascades Village (55+) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Cascades Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Parkridge Gardens | 1 bed, 1 bath unit. | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
| Muirfield Woods Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Passport Apartments | 11W1 - Income Limits Apply | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Station on Silver | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,962 |
| ICON at Dulles | Studio 625 SF KE4 | Studio,1BA | $1,971 |
| The Point at Ridgeline | Ace | Studio,1BA | $1,994 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA
As of April 28, 2026 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 Greenbrier Model at Dulles Greene starting at $2,938 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Sterling Park 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 |
| Dulles Greene | Greenbrier | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Townes at Herndon | Essex Premium | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Elms Arcola | Cameron-1 w/Sunroom- Elevator | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Reserve at Town Center | HICKORY | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| 1405 Rock Ridge Ct, Unit Basement apartment | 1405 Rock Ridge Ct | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Cascades Overlook | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Chase Heritage | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Lerner Remington | Lauren | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Cascades Village (55+) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sterling?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sterling is at ICON at Dulles listed at $1,971.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $1,550 at Cascades Village (55+).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is starting from $2,092 at Cascades Overlook.
What is the most affordable Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Berkdale Apartments and starts from $2,319.
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