
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Sterling, VA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Studio Apartments | $2,177 | $1,738 | $2,783 |
| Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $1,000 | $3,273 |
| Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,632 | $1,948 | $5,385 |
| Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $2,443 | $4,037 |
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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 $1,955.
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 $2,402.
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 456 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 $324 which is $2,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling.
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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