Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL from $300 (45 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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414 4th Ave

Rock FallsIL61071
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103 W Railroad St
Studio Apartments

103 W Railroad St

103 W Railroad StEarlville, IL 60518
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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 1 Bed unit found at Roosevelt School Apartments priced from $570. Greenfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$570
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$650
443 2nd Ave D1 BA /1 BR1BR,1BA$650
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesOne Bed, One Bathroom Patio1BR,1BA$700
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$750
Kiwanis Manor Apartments30022BR,1BA$775
Avenues at East Moline1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Dixon River Apartments3BD/3BA3BR,2BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL and Nearby

As of March 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Home Model at Links at Pebble Creek in the in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 3BD/3BA Model at Dixon River Apartments starting at $910 with a $0.83 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.
Links at Pebble Creek3 Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$1.04
Dixon River Apartments3BD/3BA3BR,2BA$0.83
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Greenfield39-a3BR,1BA$0.84
Old Orchard Estates2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.99
443 2nd Ave D1 BA /1 BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$1.12

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Getting Around Sterling, IL

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47 / 100

Car-Dependent

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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 Deer Valley Villas listed at $955.

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 Greenfield and starts from $750.

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