Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL from $300 (37 Rentals)

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Sterling Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Townhomes

2105 Freeport RdSterling, IL 61081
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Tallgrass Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tallgrass Townhomes

1311 7th StDe Witt, IA 52742
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2088 W Galena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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Rock Falls Apartments
Studio Apartments

Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Crow Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crow Creek Apartments

5067 Devils Glen RdBettendorf, IA 52722
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Sterling, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, IL is a Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments and Townhomes priced from $525. Roosevelt School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$525
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$570
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$650
Willis Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$654
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$750
Kiwanis Manor Apartments30022BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Roosevelt School Apartments in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Cottage Bluff Apartments starting at $973 with a $1.02 price per square foot . 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.
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Greenfield116-a2BR,1BA$0.72
Old Orchard Estates2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Iowa Mutual LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.25
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.08
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$1.12

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Getting Around Sterling, IL

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sterling?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sterling is at Riverside Apartments and Townhomes listed at $525.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $570 at Roosevelt School Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is starting from $650 at Greenfield.

What is the most affordable Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine View and starts from $969.

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