Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Forest Neighborhood of Sterling, VA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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William Watters House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

William Watters House

22365 Enterprise StSterling, VA 20164
Senior Living
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Loudoun View Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loudoun View Senior Living

21394 Mount Sterling TerSterling, VA 20164
Senior Living
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Lerner Windmill Parc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Windmill Parc

21258 Windmill Parc DrSterling, VA 20166
Corporate Housing
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Lerner Remington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Remington

21000 Stanford SqSterling, VA 20166
Corporate Housing
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Lerner Parc Dulles
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Parc Dulles

21153 Parc Dulles SqSterling, VA 20166

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Richland Forest, Sterling, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richland Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richland Forest area of Sterling, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lerner Windmill Parc priced from $1,675. Lerner Remington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,681. Here are the most affordable Richland Forest apartments for rent in Sterling, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lerner Windmill ParcButtercup1BR,1BA$1,675
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$1,681
Cascade Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,743
Chase Heritage1x1A1BR,1BA$1,755
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$1,794

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Forest, VA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richland Forest area is the $2.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at City Center Townes in the in the Sterling Park neighborhood starting from $3,417. The second greatest value Richland Forest apartment is the A Model at Pax Place at Cascades starting at $3,285 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Sterling Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richland Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City Center Townes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.23
Pax Place at CascadesA2BR,2BA$2.71
Commons at Potomac SquareBraddock2BR,2BA$1.80
Reserve at Town CenterHICKORY2BR,2BA$2.00
Potomac Garden ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2.54
Cascade Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$2.40
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$2.27
Chase Heritage1x1A1BR,1BA$2.51
Lerner Windmill ParcButtercup1BR,1BA$2.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Richland Forest, Sterling, VA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Richland Forest, Sterling, and the greater Sterling area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Richland Forest Neighborhood in Sterling, VA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richland Forest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richland Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Richland Forest is Lerner Windmill Parc which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Richland Forest costs $3,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richland Forest?

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 21 regular apartments in Richland Forest 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 Richland Forest?

Cheap apartments in Richland Forest have an average cost of $416 which is $3,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Forest.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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