
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA (53 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Sterling that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Muirfield Woods Apartments

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Pax Place at Cascades

Village at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes

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The Jameson at Kincora

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Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Reserve at Town Center

Elms Arcola

Acclaim at Sterling

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Commons on Potomac Square

Cascades Overlook

Cascades Village (55+)

47608 Sandbank Sq

601 Colonial Ave

760 Sugarland Run Drive

601 Colonial Ave

45744 Smoketree Terrace

45155 Kincora Dr

20830 Butterwood Falls Terrace
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20830 Butterwood Falls Terrace

46372 Monocacy Square

Lennar Townhomes

William Watters House

Loudoun View Senior Living

Lerner Windmill Parc

Lerner Remington

Lerner Parc Dulles

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The Point at Ridgeline

Makers Rise
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Station on Silver

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The Mark at Dulles Station

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Townes at Herndon

Dulles Greene

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ICON at Dulles

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Passport Apartments

Parkridge Gardens

Westerly at Worldgate

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605 Center St, Unit #104

12129 Holly Knoll Cir
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2328 Water Promenade Ave

321 Senate Ct

2178 Mager Dr

2017 Capstone Cir

2154 Glacier Rd

903 Crestview Dr

2143 Maleady Dr

1613 Folley Lick Ct

46598 Drysdale Terrace

2324 Windcharm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,226 | $1,782 | $2,759 |
| Sterling Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,564 | $3,463 |
| Sterling Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $1,734 | $4,032 |
| Sterling Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,506 | $2,678 | $6,781 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Sterling, VA
There are currently 391 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Sterling, VA area.The three Sterling neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Outer Reston Herndon Corridor, Grovewood, and Sterling Park. Here is today’s list of the top 7 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Sterling Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Reston Herndon Corridor | 4/4 | 875 | $7,166 |
| Grovewood | 4/4 | 219 | $3,431 |
| Sterling Park | 3.5/4 | 183 | $3,631 |
| Staverton West | 3.5/4 | 157 | $3,556 |
| Outer Ashburn Sterling | 3/4 | 107 | $3,556 |
| Dulles Town Center | 3/4 | 101 | $3,556 |
| Countryside | 3/4 | 80 | $3,556 |
Pet Friendliest Sterling Apartments for Rent
The Sterling Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Commons on Potomac Square in the Potomac Lakes neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.8 of 4. Village at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes in the Countryside Potomac Falls neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Sterling apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commons on Potomac Square | 3.8/4 | Potomac Lakes | $2,007 |
| Village at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes | 3.8/4 | Countryside Potomac Falls | $1,910 |
| Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | 3.6/4 | Sterling Park | $1,894 |
| Wyatt | 3.4/4 | Outer Reston Herndon Corridor | $2,164 |
| Elms Arcola | 3.2/4 | Outer Reston Herndon Corridor | $2,240 |
| Acclaim at Sterling | 3.2/4 | Sterling Park | $2,112 |
| Pax Place at Cascades | 3/4 | Potomac Lakes | $3,306 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Sterling, VA
The lowest priced Sterling apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at Cascades Village (55+) in the Sterling Park neighborhood starting from $1,564. The second cheapest Sterling Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 bed, 1 bath unit. Model at Parkridge Gardens, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,830 in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Sterling apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cascades Village (55+) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,564 |
| Parkridge Gardens | 1 bed, 1 bath unit. | $1,830 |
| Makers Rise | A00 | $1,849 |
| Kings Reserve Sterling 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1-R | $1,894 |
| Village at Potomac Falls Apartment Homes | One Bedroom-555 sqft | $1,910 |
| Westerly at Worldgate | A4 | $1,975 |
| ICON at Dulles | Studio 662 SF E2 | $2,065 |
| Wyatt | S1 | $2,164 |
| Elms Arcola | Cameron-1 w/Sunroom- Elevator | $2,474 |
| Pax Place at Cascades | A | $3,306 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Sterling Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Sterling?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Sterling is at Cascades Village (55+) listed at $1,564.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Sterling Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Sterling is $3,143.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Sterling Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Sterling is a 2,456 square feet unit starting from $3,306 at Pax Place at Cascades.
What is the average size for Sterling Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Sterling is currently at 739 sq ft.
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