
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,000 (46 Rentals)
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310 Silver Ridge Dr

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Cascades Village (55+)

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Lerner Remington

Furnished Studio-Washington, D.C. - Sterling - Dulles

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Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

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Lerner Parc Dulles

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Cascades Overlook

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Chase Heritage
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Commons on Potomac Square

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Muirfield Woods Apartments

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Lerner Windmill Parc

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Village at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes

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The Jameson at Kincora

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Potomac Garden Apartments

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

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Acclaim at Sterling

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Wyatt
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Reserve at Town Center

William Watters House

Heronview Apartments

Loudoun View Senior Living

Stone Springs Apartments

26 Sugarland Square Ct

Elms Arcola

1301 Grant St

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Makers Rise
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Westerly at Worldgate

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International Apartments

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Parkridge Gardens

2203 Westcourt Ln

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Station on Silver

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The Mark at Dulles Station

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Dulles Greene

21197 McFadden Square, Unit 203

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The Point at Ridgeline
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ICON at Dulles

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Passport Apartments

621 Center St

2100 Mager Dr

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Berkdale Apartments

2204 Westcourt Ln, Unit 122

Camden Dulles Station

2204 Westcourt Ln
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551 Florida Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sterling Studio Apartments | $2,191 | $1,738 | $2,796 |
| Cheap Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,000 | $3,262 |
| Cheap Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,948 | $5,385 |
| Cheap Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,184 | $2,443 | $4,037 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA
Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $994 to $10,344 with an overall median price of $2,385. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sugarland Run at $2,299, Richland Forest at $2,302, and Oakbrook Commerce Center at $2,306. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarland Run | $2,299 | $1,000 | 109 |
| Richland Forest | $2,302 | $1,000 | 115 |
| Oakbrook Commerce Center | $2,306 | $1,000 | 127 |
| Dominion Station | $2,326 | $1,000 | 138 |
| Steeplechase | $2,326 | $1,000 | 138 |
| Dulles Town Center | $2,332 | $1,000 | 143 |
| Sterling Park | $2,344 | $1,000 | 209 |
| Outer Ashburn Sterling | $2,350 | $1,000 | 185 |
| Potomac Lakes | $2,350 | $1,550 | 93 |
| Cascades | $2,353 | $1,550 | 48 |
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. Westerly at Worldgate in the Herndon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,798. 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 | $1,550 |
| Westerly at Worldgate | A2 PR | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| Lerner Remington | Jacob | 1BR,1BA | $1,813 |
| International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
| Parkridge Gardens | 1 bed, 1 bath unit. | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
| Berkdale Apartments | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,853 |
| Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1,894 |
| Lerner Parc Dulles | Warrenton | 1BR,1BA | $1,914 |
| Cascades Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,937 |
| Chase Heritage | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,941 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA
As of September 11, 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 Herndon neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the Amelia Premium Model at Townes at Herndon starting at $2,781 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Herndon 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 | Amelia Premium | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Pax Place at Cascades | A | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| The Mark at Dulles Station | San Francisco | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Cascades Village (55+) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Dulles Greene | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Cascades Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Lerner Remington | Jacob | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Lerner Windmill Parc | Rosemary | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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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 $1,941.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling?
The cheapest apartment in Sterling is Cascades Village (55+) which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Sterling costs $2,385.
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 454 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 $340 which is $2,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
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