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property at 1063 Nicklaus Ct

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 4

1063 Nicklaus Ct

HerndonVA20170
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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property at 2204 Westcourt Ln

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2204 Westcourt Ln, Unit 105, Unit 105

2204 Westcourt Ln
HerndonVA20170
property at 2204 Westcourt Ln

$1,900

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2204 Westcourt Ln

HerndonVA20170
property at 100 Westwick Ct

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Westwick Ct, Unit 3, Unit 3

100 Westwick Ct
SterlingVA20165
property at 1102 S Buckingham Rd

$1,980

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$1,980

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

1102 S Buckingham Rd

SterlingVA20164

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Sterling, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $1,200 to $9,524 with an overall median price of $3,607. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Countryside at $1,550, Countryside Potomac Falls at $1,550, and Dulles Town Center at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sterling Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Countryside$3,160$1,55098
Countryside Potomac Falls$3,160$1,55097
Dulles Town Center$3,160$1,55098
Potomac Falls$3,160$1,550100
Staverton West$3,217$1,550176
Outer Ashburn Sterling$3,325$1,550102
Richland Forest$3,366$1,55067
Steeplechase$3,373$1,55078
Dominion Station$3,381$1,55075
Oakbrook Commerce Center$3,381$1,55072

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. Parkridge Gardens in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,830. 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
Parkridge Gardens1 bed, 1 bath unit.1BR,1BA$1,830
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$1,866

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA

As of April 18, 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 2 Bedroom Den Townhome Model at City Center Townes starting at $3,341 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Countryside 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
City Center Townes2 Bedroom Den Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.49
Townes at HerndonEssex Premium2BR,2BA$2.36
Elms ArcolaCameron-1 w/Sunroom- Elevator2BR,2BA$2.01
Reserve at Town CenterHICKORY2BR,2BA$2.45
1405 Rock Ridge Ct, Unit Basement apartment1405 Rock Ridge CtStudio ,1BA$2.01
Westerly at WorldgateB22BR,1BA$2.34
Chase Heritage1x1B1BR,1BA$2.39
International Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.43
Cascades Village (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling

What type of rentals are currently available in Sterling?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $7,887. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sterling ranging from $950 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sterling?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sterling ranges from $950 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,207.

Expert Rental Resources

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