
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)
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24602 Durindal Terrace, Unit Upper Level Room 2

45155 Kincora Dr

21082 Gladstone Dr

Cascades Overlook
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Chase Heritage

45620 Iron Horse Terrace

32 Bickel Ct
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2327 Liberty Lp

1301 Grant St

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1114 Clarke 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 | $2,141 | $1,959 | $2,934 |
Cheap Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,400 | $3,156 |
Cheap Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $1,881 | $3,821 |
Cheap Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,449 | $2,588 | $4,275 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA
Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $1,200 to $5,250 with an overall median price of $3,915. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Grovewood at $1,714, Countryside at $1,400, and Countryside Potomac Falls at $1,400. 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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Grovewood | $3,366 | $1,714 | 226 |
Countryside | $3,700 | $1,400 | 73 |
Countryside Potomac Falls | $3,700 | $1,400 | 71 |
Dulles Town Center | $3,700 | $1,400 | 76 |
Sterling Park | $3,730 | $1,714 | 148 |
Oakbrook Commerce Center | $3,760 | $1,400 | 61 |
Richland Forest | $3,760 | $1,400 | 57 |
Cascades | $3,785 | $1,743 | 26 |
Dominion Station | $3,785 | $1,400 | 62 |
Potomac Lakes | $3,785 | $1,400 | 37 |
Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascades Overlook in the Countryside neighborhood priced from $1,688. Chase Heritage in the Sterling Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,736. 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 Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,688 |
Chase Heritage | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,736 |
Cascade Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,743 |
International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,848 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA
As of September 14, 2025 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 Amelia Diamond Model at Townes at Herndon starting at $2,990 with a $2.37 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 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 Diamond | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
The Elms at Arcola | Cameron-1 w/Sunroom- Elevator | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Commons at Potomac Square | Berkley B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
ICON at Dulles | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 868 SF A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Cascade Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Cascades Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Chase Heritage | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
45537 Lake Haven Ter | 45537 Lake Haven Ter | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling?
The cheapest apartment in Sterling is Cascades Overlook which is listed at $1,688, while the average apartment in Sterling costs $3,915.
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 61 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 $221 which is $3,694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling.
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