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

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property at 21082 Gladstone Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21082 Gladstone Dr

SterlingVA20164
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Chase Heritage
$1,863 - $2,976
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$1,767 - $2,880
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Chase Heritage

1212 Chase Heritage CirSterling, VA 20164
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Commons on Potomac Square
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$1,981 - $2,591
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$1,828 - $2,438
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$153

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$1,981 - $2,591
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Commons on Potomac Square

21282 McFadden SqSterling, VA 20165
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The Jameson at Kincora
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$2,014 - $3,646
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$1,983 - $3,615
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The Jameson at Kincora

20725 Wood Quay DrSterling, VA 20166
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Wyatt
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$2,084 - $4,274
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$1,990 - $4,180
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Wyatt

23550 Innovation AveSterling, VA 20166
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William Watters House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

William Watters House

22365 Enterprise StSterling, VA 20164
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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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Stone Springs Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Springs Apartments

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

Lerner Windmill Parc

21258 Windmill Parc DrSterling, VA 20166
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Lerner Remington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Remington

21000 Stanford SqSterling, VA 20166
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Lerner Parc Dulles
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Parc Dulles

21153 Parc Dulles SqSterling, VA 20166
property at 1063 Nicklaus Ct

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1063 Nicklaus Ct

HerndonVA20170
property at 12909 Alton Square

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12909 Alton Square

HerndonVA20170

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Station on Silver
Rent Specials
$1,955 - $2,641
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$1,850 - $2,536
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$105

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$1,955 - $2,641
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Station on Silver

2340 Carta WayHerndon, VA 20171
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ICON at Dulles
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$1,971 - $4,120
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$1,926 - $4,075
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$45

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$1,971 - $4,120
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ICON at Dulles

2341 Dulles Station BlvdHerndon, VA 20171
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property at 549 Florida Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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549 Florida Ave

HerndonVA20170
property at 561 Florida Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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561 Florida Ave

HerndonVA20170
property at 2204 Westcourt Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2204 Westcourt Ln, Unit 105, Unit 105

2204 Westcourt Ln
HerndonVA20170
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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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property at 1108 Shaker Woods Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1108 Shaker Woods Rd

HerndonVA20170
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Berkdale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berkdale Apartments

661 Dulles Park CtHerndon, VA 20170
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property at 12905 Alton Square

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12905 Alton Square

HerndonVA20170

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Sterling, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dominion Station$2,600$2,1001
Steeplechase$2,600$2,6001
Countryside$3,300$2,5004
Sterling Park$3,300$2,10012
Grovewood$3,350$95025
Cascades$3,372$2,0007
Countryside Potomac Falls$4,987$2,5007
Outer Ashburn Sterling$5,000$2,10016
Staverton West$5,000$95040
Outer Reston Herndon Corridor$5,297$750163

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascades Village (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$1,699
Parkridge Gardens1 bed, 1 bath unit.1BR,1BA$1,830
Muirfield Woods Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Passport Apartments11W1 - Income Limits Apply1BR,1BA$1,925
Station on SilverOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1,962
ICON at DullesStudio 625 SF KE4Studio,1BA$1,971
The Point at RidgelineAceStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
605 Center St, Unit #104605 Center St3BR,2BA$2.00
Dulles GreeneGreenbrier3BR,2BA$2.14
Townes at HerndonEssex Premium2BR,2BA$2.32
Elms ArcolaCameron-1 w/Sunroom- Elevator2BR,2BA$1.99
Reserve at Town CenterHICKORY2BR,2BA$2.44
1405 Rock Ridge Ct, Unit Basement apartment1405 Rock Ridge CtStudio ,1BA$2.01
Cascades OverlookA1D1BR,1BA$2.33
Chase Heritage1x1B1BR,1BA$2.40
Lerner RemingtonLauren1BR,1BA$2.35
Cascades Village (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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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