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2088 W Galena Ave
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2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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Tallgrass Townhomes
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Tallgrass Townhomes

1311 7th StDe Witt, IA 52742
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Crow Creek Apartments
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Crow Creek Apartments

5067 Devils Glen RdBettendorf, IA 52722
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Coloma Homes
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Coloma Homes

401 W 18th StRock Falls, IL 61071
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Sterling, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Sterling and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, IL is found at Springs at Bettendorf Apartments in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood and is 937 square feet priced from $1,505. Washington Senior Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 818 square feet and currently listed start at $825. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Springs at Bettendorf Apartments1 BR Grand Balcony937 Sq Ft$1,505
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom818 Sq Ft$825
Valley Bluff TownhomesRanch with Large Great Room807 Sq Ft$1,150
Deer Valley Villas1 Bedroom765 Sq Ft$1,190
The Groves on Devils GlenXL One Bedroom - Private Deck761 Sq Ft$1,495
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$739
Authentix Bettendorf1 BR Premier Retreat Summit744 Sq Ft$1,287
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA707 Sq Ft$750
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom677 Sq Ft$800
Iowa Mutual Lofts1 Bedroom612 Sq Ft$1,225

Cheapest Available Sterling and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sterling, IL is the 1 bedroom Model starting from $570 at Roosevelt School Apartments . The second most affordable Sterling 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency Model at Pine View starting at $669 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sterling is currently $1,141. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sterling:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom$570
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency$669
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath Hallway$675
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA$700
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$750
Avenues at East Moline1 Bed 1 Bath$795
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom$800
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt$800
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom$825

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sterling with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sterling is at Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $570.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is $1,141.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sterling is a 937 square feet unit starting from $1,505 at Springs at Bettendorf Apartments.

What is the average size for Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sterling is currently 1,000 sq ft.

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