
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Sterling.
Cheap Apartments in Sterling.


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Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

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The Jameson at Kincora

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Wyatt

Lerner Windmill Parc

Lerner Remington
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Lerner Parc Dulles

The Point at Ridgeline

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Station on Silver

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ICON at Dulles

Makers Rise

Camden Dulles Station
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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 | $2,232 | $1,904 | $2,785 |
| Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,550 | $3,227 |
| Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $2,050 | $4,274 |
| Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $2,615 | $7,465 |
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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 $1,971.
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 $3,545.
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 212 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 $259 which is $3,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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